Provigil Side Effects

• Headache
• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Stuffy nose
• Gastrointestinal discomfort/disorders
• Insomnia
• Rash
• Serious allergic reaction
• Swelling
• Trouble swallowing
• Jaundice
• Depression

Warnings & Recalls for Provigil

• As with any drug, make sure that you are not allergic to any of the active or inactive ingredients. Tell your doctor of any known food or drug allergies before taking Provigil | modafinil. If you begin experiencing the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this drug.
• If you develop a rash while taking Provigil | modafinil, tell your doctor. This could be a sign of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. If you develop this disorder, your doctor will probably tell you to stop taking Provigil.
• Tell your doctor if you have any heart issues before taking Provigil. It may not be safe to take this drug with an underlying cardiovascular disorder.
• Provigil | modafinil can diminish the effectiveness of birth control pills, patches, and rings.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Provigil.
• This drug is no longer recommended for use in children with ADHD. If your child’s doctor prescribes Provigil | modafinil for ADHD, be sure to ask about the risks that might incur as a result of treatment with Provigil.

Provigil Treatment and Use

Provigil | modafinil is an analeptic drug currently made by the American company Cephalon. It is indicated by the FDA for the treatment of:

• Excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructed sleep apnea
• Narcolepsy
• Shift work disorder

Off-label, Provigil is used to  treat:

• Depression
• Bi-polar disorder
• Drug dependency
• Parkinson’s disease
• Fatigue, and
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

How does Provigil work?

It is unknown precisely how Provigil | modafinil works, but it is believed that this drug increases the release of catecholamines norepinephrine and dopamine and this promotes increased wakefulness in those that use it.

Although many would think of a drug that helps individuals stay awake to be similar to caffeine or other stimulants, researchers mostly believe that it is only partially a stimulant and is more of a “wakefulness promoting agent”.

Provigil dosing

• Provigil comes in tablet form and is to be taken once daily with or without food.
• For narcolepsy or sleep apnea, the usual recommended dose of Provigil is 200 mg per day.
• For shift work disorder, the usual recommended dose of Provigil is 100 mg per day t be taken about an hour before the start of the individual’s work shift.
• Certain populations, such as the elderly and those with liver disease may have a lower dose recommended.
• Your doctor will determine the right dose of Provigil | modafinil for you based on your current and past medical history. If you have any questions about your dose of Provigil, please ask your physician.

Provigil ingredients

Active Ingredient: modafinil

Inactive Ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized

starch, croscarmellose sodium, povidone, and magnesium stearate.

Other Names for Provigil

• Provigil

• Modafinil

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