Modafinil 200mg – 180 Pills

Description

Modafinil promotes wakefulness and is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), or shift work sleep (SWS) disorder.

• Modafinil does not treat the underlying disorder, it only makes people feel more awake.
• Modafinil does not take the place of other treatments for narcolepsy or OSA. These should be continued while you are taking modafinil.

Modafinil’s exact mechanism of action is unclear. However, it’s believed to work by affecting brain chemicals that regulate sleep and wakefulness. While similar to stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, modafinil has a different chemical structure. Modafinil belongs to the drug class called CNS stimulants.

Modafinil is classified as a Schedule IV (4) controlled substance due to its potential for misuse and dependence. Misuse of modafinil is illegal and harmful and you should always keep it in a safe place and never share it with others. Tell your doctor if you have a history of substance abuse.

Modafinil gained FDA approval on December 24, 1998, under the brand name Provigil. Modafinil is available as a generic and under the brand name Provigil.

Nuvigil is a purified version of modafinil (see Nuvigil (armodafinil) vs Provigil (modafinil): How do they compare?).

Modafinil side effects

The most common side effects of modafinil are:

• a headache
• dizziness
• feeling nervous or anxious
• back pain
• nausea
• diarrhea
• an upset stomach
• sleep problems (insomnia)
• poor appetite
• a stuffy nose.

Weight loss is not a recognized side effect of modafinil, although nausea and poor appetite are common side effects of modafinil that may lead to weight loss.

Serious side effects and warnings

You should not use modafinil if you have ever had an allergic reaction or developed a skin rash while taking modafinil, Provigil, armodafinil, or Nuvigil. Angioedema and hypersensitivity reactions (including rash, difficulty swallowing, narrowing of the airways, and hypersensitivity reactions that affect multiple organs) have been reported with medications in the same class as modafinil. Stop taking modafinil and get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to modafinil such as hives (an itchy skin rash), difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Modafinil 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 develop any of the following, no matter how minor it appears:

• 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)
• swelling in your face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat.

Modafinil may impair your thinking or reaction time. 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. Modafinil may not return your level of alertness to what it was before you developed narcolepsy or OSA.

Psychiatric side effects, such as anxiety, confusion, insomnia, depression, or agitation, have been reported in people treated with modafinil. Stop using modafinil and call your doctor at once if you have:

• depression or suicidal thoughts or actions
• anxiety
• hallucinations or unusual thoughts or behavior
• aggression
• being more active or talkative than usual.

Cardiovascular side effects, including chest pain, trouble breathing, uneven heartbeats, shortness of breath, or changes on an ECG have been reported in trials with modafinil. Stop taking modafinil and call your doctor if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, or uneven heartbeats.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.