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News Related to Sleep Disorders
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Sleep Habits Vary by Ethnicity
March 9, 2010 -- Sleep problems and sleep habits vary among different ethnic groups, according to a new national survey. But among all ethnicities, there remains a common denominator. Many of us simply don't get enough sleep. "We found that all groups are sleep deprived," says Meir Kryger, MD, past
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Can a Midday Nap Make You Smarter?
Feb. 22, 2010 -- Devote your lunch hour to a restful nap, and you may perform and learn better in the afternoon, a new study suggests. Nappers performed better than non-nappers on a test, says study researcher Matthew Walker, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at University of California, Ber
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Narcolepsy: Trouble With Tribbles?
Feb. 16, 2010 -- A major cause of narcolepsy appears to be trouble with tribbles. The tribbles in question are bits of RNA amusingly named after the cute and furry but dangerously fertile creatures made famous in a Star Trek TV episode. Not at all amusing is what happens when the body makes antibodi
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Less Sleep Normal Part of Aging?
Feb. 1, 2010 -- Getting less sleep at night may be a normal part of healthy aging and nothing to worry about for most healthy adults. A new study shows that during a standard night of eight hours in bed the amount of time spent actually sleeping decreases progressively with age. Healthy older adults
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Sleep Debt Hard to Repay
Jan. 15, 2010 -- Bouncing back from a few too many late nights may take more than just sleeping in on the weekends. A new study shows that the effects of long-term sleep deprivation, such as working odd shifts or staying up late studying for exams over several days or weeks, take more than a night o
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Sleep Apnea May Complicate Diabetes Care
Jan. 15, 2010 -- Untreated obstructive sleep apnea may affect the health of people with type 2 diabetes, a new study shows. Obstructive sleep apnea is a treatable disorder that results in episodes of stopped breathing due to blockages in the airway during sleep. The sleeping disorder may adversely a
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ED May Be Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome
Jan. 4, 2010 -- Older men with restless legs syndrome may have an increased risk for erectile dysfunction (ED), new research from Boston's Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests. Men in the study who most often experienced symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) were the m
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Recreational Drug Ecstasy Linked to Sleep Apnea
Dec. 2, 2009 -- Recreational users of the drug ecstasy may be putting themselves at risk of sleep apnea, a new study suggests. The researchers, lead by study author Una McCann, MD, of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, say ecstasy also has been linked to cognitive problems. Sleep apn
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Acting Out Dreams Is Common Experience
Dec. 1, 2009 -- Feeling scared after waking from a frightening dream or aroused after an erotic dream is extremely common among healthy young adults, according to a new study. But women and men may act out dream behaviors in different ways. Researchers found 98% of young adults reported at least one
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Sleep Apnea Treatment Helps Your Golf Game
Nov. 2, 2009 -- Men and women who undergo treatment for sleep apnea not only can improve their general health, but their golf games as well, new research indicates. A study presented at CHEST 2009, the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians, finds t
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Important Safety Information
- KAPIDEX may not be right for everyone. You should not take KAPIDEX if you are allergic to KAPIDEX or any of its ingredients. Severe allergic reactions have been reported.
- Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions.
- The most common side effects of KAPIDEX were diarrhea (4.8%), stomach pain (4.0%), nausea (2.9%), common cold (1.9%), vomiting (1.6%), and gas (1.6%). KAPIDEX and certain other medicines can affect each other. Before taking KAPIDEX, tell your doctor if you are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, or tacrolimus. If you are taking KAPIDEX with warfarin, you may need to be monitored because serious risks could occur.
Uses of KAPIDEX
- Persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite treatment and diet changes, could be acid reflux disease (ARD). Prescription KAPIDEX capsules are used in adults to treat heartburn related to ARD, to heal acid-related damage to the lining of the esophagus (called erosive esophagitis or EE), and to stop EE from coming back. Individual results may vary. Most damage (erosions) heals in 4–8 weeks.
Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional. Please see full Prescribing Information for KAPIDEX.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
KAPIDEX™ is a trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., and is used under license by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
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