Modafinil improves wakefulness in people who have sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, shift work disorder (SWD), or obstructive sleep apnea. It also can help people with chronic fatigue.

Modafinil is similar to armodafinil and both are stimulant-like prescription drugs. They start working in the body quickly, with peak plasma concentrations reached within 2 hours.

What is Modafinil?

Buy Modafinil Online, sold under the brand name Provigil, is a central nervous system stimulant that promotes wakefulness and is used to treat narcolepsy, sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder (SWSD), and other conditions. It works by influencing certain chemicals and neurotransmitters in the brain that control sleep-wake cycles.

Its wake-promoting effects match those of more traditional stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, but it has less jittery or anxiety-producing side effects. In addition to its wake-promoting effect, it has mood-brightening and memory-enhancing properties.

Modafinil has also been studied as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and as a cognitive enhancer for healthy people seeking improvements in focus and productivity. It is generally well-tolerated by most patients. It is important to tell your doctor if you have heart disease or high blood pressure, as modafinil can affect your blood pressure and pulse rate. It is also important to discuss with your doctor any alcohol consumption or other medicines you take, as they may interact with this medicine.

How is Modafinil Used?

Modafinil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes irresistible daytime sleepiness) and shift work sleep disorder. It is also used along with breathing devices or other treatments to prevent excessive sleepiness from obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (a condition that interrupts your normal sleep cycle many times per hour and keeps you awake).

In healthy people, modafinil improves cognitive performance in a variety of tasks. Studies have shown that it enhances attention and executive function, improves decision-making, planning, and memory, and increases the speed at which information is processed.

This medicine should not be taken with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or a cyclic antidepressant (CYP) because serious side effects may occur. It should also be avoided by those with heart disease, a history of drug abuse or dependency, and severe hepatic impairment. It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins and supplements.

Dosage and Administration

The Provigil Australia dosage that your doctor prescribes will be based on your symptoms and other factors. Typically, doctors prescribe 200 mg per day. Your doctor may also recommend a lower dose or a higher dose for you depending on your condition.

In studies of narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, modafinil improved wakefulness when compared to placebo. It doesn't treat the root cause of sleep apnea, though, and patients should use it in conjunction with other treatments.

You should take this medication by mouth in the morning or upon waking up. If you are prescribed a higher dose for shift work sleep disorder, your doctor will give you instructions on how to best take it at the start of your shift.

Keep this medication in a safe place where it is not easily accessible to others and do not share it with anyone, especially someone who has a history of drug misuse. This medicine is a controlled substance and there are strict regulations about how it can be dispensed and consumed.

Side Effects

Modafinil is a controlled substance, meaning it has an accepted medical use but may also have a potential for misuse. As such, doctors and pharmacists are careful to closely monitor how it is used.

Taking Provigil as directed is important for preventing serious side effects. If you have any side effects that are severe or bothersome, talk to your doctor.

The most common side effect of Provigil is dizziness, which can make it unsafe to drive or operate machinery. In rare cases, the drug can increase your heart rate or cause mental health problems. If you have a history of mental illness or heart disease, you should not take the medication. Your doctor may recommend other medications to help manage your condition.