Modafinil

Generic name: Modafinil
Brand name: Provigil

Modafinil is a prescription medication that's approved by America's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of narcolepsy (excessive daytime sleepiness). Modafinil is also used along with breathing devices or other treatments to prevent excessive sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea / hypopnea syndrome. It is a stimulant, and as such, you should be specifically diagnosed with one of the stated sleep disorders before taking this medication.

Modafinil works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the area of the brain that controls sleep and wakefulness. It will not cure any sleep disorder; it merely treats the symptom of sleepiness. Modafinil should not be used in place of getting enough sleep.

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Modafinil News
- 30 June 2009 - Modafinil: the new wonder drug?
We spoke to three York students, Charles, Nick and David, who spent just under a week taking modafinil, noting its effects and seeing whether it did in fact live up to its reputation as a sleep-banishing wonder drug ... more

- 1 June 2009 - Longer-Lasting Formulation of Modafinil Now Available
Cephalon, Inc. has said that NUVIGIL Tablets, a longer-lasting formulation of modafinil, is now available. Beginning June 1, 2009, any patient with a NUVIGIL prescription should be able to obtain the medication from their pharmacy ... more

- 3 March 2009 - Modafinil helps reduce cravings for drugs
Preliminary research suggests that Modafinil reduced cravings for amphetamines or cocaine. Other research suggests that the drug may help delay the type of impulsive reaction that underlies addiction ... more

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