(NAPSA)—How many times has your bed partner’s snoring been so loud that you were forced to sleep in a different room? If your sleep suffers because you can’t ignore your loved one’s snore, you're not alone. In fact, 67 percent of adults polled in a National Sleep Foundation survey reported that their bed partner snores, and 31 percent said they Even when CPAP is used Patel rele Vell] to dozeoff orfall asleep in the following situations? 2 REM ale Meatlale:) Pec Pi ame micw een icy Sitting and reading od > i sleep in a separate bedroom or use Watching TV ee sleep problem. But it could be more Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting) ed earplugs because of their partner’s than a snore since snoring, along with excessive sleepiness, is a symp- tom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA affects up to 18 million Americans and occurs when a person repeatedly stops breathing or experiences shallow breathing for short periods of time during sleep because the tongue and tissues at the back of the throat relax and block the airway to the lungs. While a primary symptom of OSA is excessive sleepiness, other symp- a Lying downto rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit ee) @ ace trouble sticking with treatment for a long period of time. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that men with OSA are 60 percent more likely to adhere to using CPAP when sharing a bed with their bed partner. followed by interrupted periods of “IT find that my male patients use their CPAP more consistently OSA is commonly treated by spouse,” said Richard K. Bogan, toms include frequent loud snoring silence, gasping for air, restless sleep and morning headaches. the nighttime use of a mask-like device and pumpcalled nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This device must be worn every night in order to be effective and many people with OSA have throughout the night when sleeping in the same bed as their M.D., FCCP. “This helps minimize the loud snoring that might other- wise keep one’s bed partner awake and cause both the patient and his spouse to suffer from sleepiness during the day.” every night, some patients continue to feel excessively sleepy during the day. In one clinical study, as many as half of the patients with OSA who used CPAPstill experienced excessive sleepiness. “It is not uncommon for pa- tients to still feel sleepy the next day despite receiving treatment for their OSA,” said Dr. Bogan. “Although often overlooked, this residual excessive sleepiness can significantly impact one’s day— some of my patients with OSA report that they are too tired to spend time with family and friends, or to stay awake at work.” Patients with OSA who regu- larly use CPAP yet continue to feel excessively sleepy during the day should discuss their level of sleepiness with a physician. A new Web site, www.still Sleepy.com, provides an online tool that helps patients with OSA track their daily level of sleepiness over time andalso lets users compare levels of sleepiness with others who use the tracker. Results can be printed out ina report and used to start a conver- sation with a doctor about how to best manage symptoms. For more information about OSA,visit www.StillSleepy.com. Note to Editors: Please note: This article was written by Cephalon, Inc., makers of PROVIGIL (modafinil) Tablets [C-IV]. PROVIGILis a prescription medicine used to improve wakefulness in adults who experience excessive sleepiness (ES) due to one of the following diagnosed sleep disorders:obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), shift work sleep disorder (SWSD), or narcolepsy. In patients with OSA, PROVIGILis used along with other medical treatments for this sleep disorder. PROVIGIL is not a replacement for your current treatment. Consult your doctor about the importance of continuing your current OSA treatment while taking PROVIGIL. PROVIGIL may cause you to have a serious rash or a serious allergic reaction that may result in hospitalization or be life-threatening. If you develop a rash, hives, sores, swelling, or trouble swallowing or breathing, stop taking PROVIGIL andcall your doctor right away or get emergency treatment. PROVIGIL is not approvedfor use in children. If you experience chest pain, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, psychosis, mania, thoughts of suicide, aggression, or other mental problems, stop taking PROVIGIL andcall your doctor right away or get emergency treatment. PROVIGIL does not replace sleep and may not stop your ES completely. Do not drive or do other dangerousactivities until you know how PROVIGILaffects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking PROVIGIL. PROVIGIL hasthe potential to be abused or lead to dependence. Please use only as directed. Tell your doctor ifyou have: history of mental health problems (including psychosis), heart problems or had a heart attack, high blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, or are pregnant, planning to become pregnantor breastfeeding. Women who use hormonal birth control may have a higher chance of getting pregnant, while taking PROVIGIL, and for one month after stopping. 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