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Millions start work too early. This drug helps them stay awake

By InsideWellness Editorial · April 1, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Sleep Disorders.

Millions of people start work before sunrise—but their brains aren’t ready for it. A new clinical trial has found that the wake-promoting drug solriamfetol can significantly boost alertness in early-morning shift workers struggling with shift work disorder. Participants who took the drug were able to stay awake and fun

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