Suvorexant

Orexin antagonist sleep medication

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Episodes

#5258: Vyvanse, Alcohol Withdrawal, and the Titration Problem

A listener's water-titration experiment with Vyvanse leads to a bigger question: can medicine model neurotransmitter systems in real time?

Sep 16
#3248: Why Isn't Modafinil Used More for ADHD?

Modafinil boosts wakefulness and dopamine. So why does it lose to stimulants for ADHD?

Jun 4
#2708: Why Histamine Keeps You Awake and Makes You Sneeze

How one molecule runs both your allergy symptoms and your brain’s wakefulness system.

May 8
#1588: The Architecture of Sleep: Rebuilding Restorative Rest

Is sedation the same as sleep? Explore the biological map of rest and learn how to renovate your brain’s nightly cycles for true recovery.

Mar 27