# Sleep Aid on The No Agenda Show Sleep Aid comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to April 2024. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** February 2010 – April 2024 - **Related topics:** [Side Effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [Abilify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abilify.md), [Ambien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambien.md), [Buzzfeed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzfeed.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Firearms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firearms.md), [Insomnia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insomnia.md), [Intermezzo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intermezzo.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Listener Mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-mail.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Lunesta Warnings and Firearm Safety - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 1:58:55–1:59:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/lunesta-warnings-and-firearm-safety.md A Red Book prediction suggests that future warnings for the sleep aid Lunesta will include a disclaimer against operating or handling firearms while under the influence of the medication. Keywords: lunesta, [firearms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firearms.md), pharmaceutical warnings, [sleep aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-aids.md) ### Intermezzo Sleep Aid and Side Effect Warnings - **Episode:** [889: The Christmas Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-26 - **Time:** 2:26:58–2:30:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special/chapter/intermezzo-sleep-aid-and-side-effect-warnings.md A commercial for Intermezzo, a low-dose zolpidem sleep aid designed for middle-of-the-night waking, is analyzed for its extensive list of dangerous side effects. These include fatal allergic reactions, "sleep-driving," hallucinations, and increased suicide risk in depressed patients. The hosts suggest that waking up early should be used for productivity rather than medicated back to sleep. Keywords: [intermezzo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intermezzo.md), zolpidem, [insomnia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insomnia.md), [ambien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambien.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [sleep aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-aid.md) ### BuzzFeed Hiring Practices, Listener Criticism - **Episode:** [509: DeDe Dinah](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/509-dede-dinah.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-02 - **Time:** 2:07:11–2:10:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/509-dede-dinah/chapter/buzzfeed-hiring-practices-listener-criticism.md A listener provides "inside scoop" on BuzzFeed, claiming the company hires top talent from Rolling Stone and the New York Times with high salaries to avoid "haters." This is followed by a critical email from a listener who uses the podcast as a sleep aid and complains about the host's "over-laughing" and "loud protestations." Keywords: [buzzfeed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzfeed.md), [rolling stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-stone.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [listener mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-mail.md), [sleep aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-aid.md) ### ZzzQuil Marketing, Sleep Aids, Walgreens Displays - **Episode:** [465: Skimp Layer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-29 - **Time:** 1:04:52–1:07:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer/chapter/zzzquil-marketing-sleep-aids-walgreens-displays.md Procter & Gamble has launched ZzzQuil, a non-habit-forming sleep aid marketed by the makers of NyQuil. The product's marketing strategy at retailers like Walgreens uses sensory triggers, including twinkling lights and soothing music, to attract consumers. Critics note that the active ingredients are essentially the same as those found in traditional cough medicines, but repackaged specifically for the sleep aid market. Keywords: zzzquil, [nyquil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nyquil.md), [walgreens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walgreens.md), [sleep aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-aid.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md) ### Seroquel Side Effects and Greg Noblin's Story - **Episode:** [237: Just Hiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-23 - **Time:** 1:07:43–1:09:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking/chapter/seroquel-side-effects-and-greg-noblin-s-story.md Listener Greg Noblin shares a story about his girlfriend's long-term use of Seroquel as a sleep aid. He describes side effects such as muscle stiffness, dizziness, and impaired motor skills. The hosts reiterate their concerns about the over-prescription of powerful antipsychotics for minor issues like sleeplessness. Keywords: seroquel, [abilify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abilify.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), greg noblin, [sleep aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-aids.md) ### Pharmaceutical Advertising Analysis: Avodart and Lunesta - **Episode:** [176: Ron Paul For President](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/176-ron-paul-for-president.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-21 - **Time:** 1:28:20–1:36:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/176-ron-paul-for-president/chapter/pharmaceutical-advertising-analysis-avodart-and-lunesta.md The hosts analyze television advertisements for Avodart (prostate) and Lunesta (sleep), mocking the extensive and terrifying lists of side effects. They highlight Lunesta's warnings about "sleep-driving" and "sleep-eating" without memory of the events. The segment critiques the FDA's approval of "zombie meds" and the manipulative use of music and sound effects in drug marketing. Keywords: avodart, lunesta, bph, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [sleep aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-aids.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)