Treating Insomnia
Reduces Suicidal Ideation
in At-Risk Patients
Although prescribing sedatives to patients at risk for suicide might raise some concerns, a new trial that carefully monitored drug dispensing found that treating insomnia with controlled-release zolpidem actually helped reduce suicidal ideation in depressed patients. Here is more information.

Varenicline Safely Aids
Smoking Cessation in
Adolescents, Young Adults 
Varenicline is approved for smoking cessation in adults aged 18 years or older, but many smokers start with cigarettes much earlier. That’s why a new trial tested the drug in youths aged 14 to 21 years, finding it both effective and safe. Here are more details.

Researchers Raise Alarm
About Eye Damage From
Interstitial-Cystitis Drug
As the only FDA-approved medication for interstitial cystitis, pentosan polysulfate sodium is widely used. Find out why researchers suggest that could be risky for patients’ ophthalmological health and what they recommend about screening users of the drug.