PROVIGIL IMPROVES ADHD SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN
Two Phase II studies of Cephalon's Provigil showed that the drug significantly improved symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children. The drug was well tolerated at different doses

Is this a new mediction or one that was used for something else originally?

Provigil (http://www.provigil.com/patient/index.asp) is a medication originally prescribed for narcolepsy (like ritalin).