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19 sie 2015 · Modafinil, also known by its brand name Provigil, is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat people with sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. But the majority of the drug's users —...
Modafinil, sold under the brand name Provigil among others, is a wakefulness-promoting medication used primarily to treat narcolepsy, [3] [10] [15] a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks. [16]
1 mar 2016 · Modafinil, which has been prescribed in the U.S. since 1998 to treat sleep-related conditions such as narcolepsy and sleep apnea, heightens alertness much as caffeine does.
15 kwi 2024 · The time it takes for Provigil (modafinil) to start working is different for everyone, and can depend on your health conditions and diet. The manufacturer recommends taking it about 1 hour before the start of your work shift if you are taking it for shift work disorder.
22 lut 2012 · Modafinil (2-[(diphenylmethyl) sulfinyl] acetamide) is an exclusive psychostimulant with a waking effect, and is a special medicine that can only be prescribed to shift workers and patients suffering from narcolepsy or sleep apnea (Figure 1)[1,2].
10 maj 2023 · Modafinil (Provigil) helps to keep people awake. First approved by the FDA in 1998 to treat narcolepsy, modafinil is also used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or shift work sleep disorder (SWSD).
20 sie 2015 · The "smart drug" modafinil actually does work for some people, improving their performance on long and complex tasks, also enhancing decision-making and planning skills, a new review of...
