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Can modafinil help with pcci(chemo brain)?
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Depends.: Modafinil is used for difficulty staying awake due to Narcolepsy, shift work disorders, idiopathic hypersomnia and had been used for ADHD/ADD even if it not one of the indications. Chemo brain is characterized by neurological symptoms:confusion, disorganization, verbal and visual memory problems, difficulty learning new skills, difficulty with word finding and do not respond to Modafinil .
Answered 7/3/2014
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