Roseanne blamed her racism on Ambien. The drugmaker struck back with a mercilessly droll response.

Prescription medication. — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Roseanne Barr apologized Tuesday for making a viciously racist "joke," later excusing herself by saying, "It was 2 in the morning and I was Ambien tweeting." But even Ambien won't stand by Barr, who was likewise rejected by her network, producer, talent agency, and co-stars. The insomnia medication's maker, Sanofi, distanced the product from Barr on Wednesday:

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.