Sleep Aid - Modalert (Brand name: provigil)

What is Provigil?

Provigil (modafinil) is a medication that promotes wakefulness. It is thought to work by altering the natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

How Does Provigil Work? 

Mode of movement of the pill is the series of concoction responses that helps one to bring down health concern. Provigil (generic) 200mg is utilized as a part of the administration of daytime sleepiness created by sleep disorder. This nootropic medication has great impact on a single dosage.

How should I take this medicine?

Take Provigil exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. This nootropic medication is very safe to be expended yet you will have to counsel a specialist as he/she will study your medical history and current health report to recommend you exact dosages.

The recommended dosage of Provigil is usually depended on how good your health is and well your body can respond to this medication. But otherwise, the dosage that is given by health care providers mostly is 200mg tablet. For patients with other medical problems, this tablet should be taken only once a day and not more. For people taking this drug for treating Narcolepsy, make sure you consume this drug exactly an hour before you start for your work. A person taking Provigil medication should never alter or stop taking this drug suddenly.

You may take the tablet with or without food.

Provigil is usually given for 12 weeks or less.

What should my health care professional know before I take this medicine? 

You should not use Provigil if you have ever had an allergic reaction or skin rash while taking modafinil or armodafinil (Nuvigil).

Provigil can cause skin reactions that may be severe enough to need treatment in a hospital. Stop taking this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have a skin rash or hives, blisters or peeling, mouth sores, trouble breathing or swallowing, fever, swelling in your legs, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or eyes, or swelling in your face.

Before using Provigil, tell your doctor if you have angina (chest pain), liver or kidney disease, a heart problem, a history of drug addiction, if you take blood pressure medication, or if you have recently had a heart attack.

Modafinil affects the central nervous system. This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Avoid other dangerous activities until you know how this medication will affect your level of wakefulness.

You should not use Provigil if you have ever had an allergic reaction or skin rash while taking modafinil or armodafinil (Nuvigil).

To make sure Provigil is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

angina (chest pain);
cirrhosis or other liver problem;
kidney disease;
high blood pressure, heart disease, or history of heart attack;
a history of mental illness or psychosis; or
history of alcoholism or drug addiction.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Talk with your doctor about what to do if you miss a dose of Provigil. Avoid taking the medicine if you do not plan to be awake for several hours. Skip the missed dose if it is almost bedtime. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What should I avoid while taking Provigil?

This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Avoid other dangerous activities until you know how Provigil will affect your level of wakefulness.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking modafinil.

What side effects may I notice when taking this medicine? 

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Provigil: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Provigil can cause skin reactions that may be severe enough to need treatment in a hospital. Stop taking this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have:

skin rash or hives, blisters or peeling;
mouth sores, trouble swallowing;
fever, shortness of breath;
swelling in your legs;
dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
swelling in your face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Provigil and call your doctor at once if you have:

depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts or actions;
hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior, aggression, being more active or talkative than usual;
chest pain, trouble breathing, uneven heart beats; or
the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how minor you think it might be.

Common Provigil side effects may include:

headache, dizziness;
feeling nervous or anxious;
back pain;
nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach;
sleep problems (insomnia); or
stuffy nose.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Please find the full description of Provigil at Drugs.com and general information at Wikipedia