Pharmacist's Letter Canada

Chart: Meds and Choosing Wisely January 2014

Article: More pharmacists are questioning the use of antipsychotics in patients WITHOUT psychotic disorders December 2013

Commentary: Are Sedatives Safe for the Elderly? June 2013

Article: Are non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (zopiclone, zolpidem) really safer than benzos (temazepam, etc) for seniors with insomnia June 2013

Article: Silenor (SI-leh-nor) is a NEW formulation of doxepin for insomnia May 2013

Article: how to manage stimulant side effects in kids and teens with ADHD March 2013

PL Voices: Managing ADHD Stimulant Side Effects March 2013

Commentary: FDA Recommends Lower Doses for Zolpidem-Containing Products February 2013

Article: Sublinox (zolpidem) 5 mg tablets will be hitting your pharmacy shelves along with new dosing changes February 2013

Article: Is it okay to COMBINE benzodiazepines January 2013

Article: whether insomnia medications increase mortality April 2012

Commentary: Medications for Insomnia: A Wake-Up Call April 2012

PL Voices: Potential Risks of Insomnia Medications April 2012

Article: Sublinox (zolpidem) will compete with zopiclone (Imovane, etc) as a new NON-benzodiazepine hypnotic for insomnia December 2011

Article: too many anticholinergics in an elderly patient December 2011