Question 1

how does modafinil work?

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Modafinil: Modafinil (provigil) is an analeptic drug approved for treatment of narcolepsy & excessive daytime sleepiness associated with sleep apnea. It works by increasing the release of norepinephrine & Dopamine from brain synapses, & also increases release of histamine from the ypothalamus. Hence it promotes wakefullness.

Question 2

what kind of drug is modafinil?

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Stimulant: Modafanil aka Provigil is classified as a stimulant. It is used for narcolepsy, sleep apnea or shift work sleep disorder

Question 3

can i take 400mg of modafinil at once?

Accepted Answer

Modafinil: That would exceed high recommended dose at least by 2x. Please talk to your prescribing doctor first.

Question 4

does modafinil safe if i take 200mg per day ?

Accepted Answer

Modafinil (Provigil): Usual Adult Dose for Narcolepsy
200 mg orally once a day in the morning

Comments:
-In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), this drug is not a treatment for the underlying obstruction.
-If continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the treatment of choice for excessive sleepiness, a maximal effort to treat with CPAP for an adequate period of time should be made prior to and during treatment with this

Question 5

what sort of drug is modafinil? what does it treat?

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Narcolepsy: modafinil is a vigilance promoting drug[2] (or eugeroic) that is approved by the United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of the wakefulness disorders of narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder[3][4] and excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea.[5] In English-speaking countries it is sold under the brand names: Alertec (CA), Modavigil (AU, NZ) and P

Question 6

about to take modafinil for exam prep. anything i need to know before i do?

Accepted Answer

Provigil: It is a stimulant associated more with anxiety &amp; jitteriness instead of depression. It is however possible to experience some depression when Provigil is coming out of your system by the end of the day, although mild. I recommend taking it early in morning, as prescribed.

Question 7

how long does it take for modafinil  to expire? please give specific numbers

Accepted Answer

Modafinil: As far as medicine is in its original container or wraper, it should be good for at least 6 months after expiration date. I had heared from other people that in military they used expired medicine for up to 2 to 5 years.

Question 8

is there any difference between modafinil (pro vigil) and modalert, wakalert, or other generic forms? are the generic brands safe and effective?

Accepted Answer

Generics safe: In order to be approved by the US FDA generic manufacturers have to show similar safety and bioavailability to brand name drugs. Generics are safe and cost effective. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 9

modafinil. how can you get it prescribed. i am a full time law student. i seem to be very distracted, every little thing gets me off task. please help?

Accepted Answer

Health provider: Your health care provider can prescribe modafinil for you if you have a health condition that fits one of the approved indications for the medicine.

Question 10

can modafinil make you smart ?

Accepted Answer

No, it wakes you up: Modafanil is fda approved for wakefulness in the conditions of narcolepsy and shift-work sleep disorder.  It is sometimes abused by students studying to stay awake, but in and of itself it will not make you smart.

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