Modafinil is an effective medication for narcolepsy and can be taken in pill form. It is in a class of drugs called wakefulness promoting agents.

Clinical trials have shown that both modafinil and armodafinil improve excessive sleepiness in narcolepsy, shift work disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea 1.

Both medications start working within 30-60 minutes of taking them, though armodafinil stays in your body longer.

What is Modvigil?

Modvigil 200 mg is a wakefulness-promoting agent that can be used to treat excessive sleepiness due to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. It also boosts your cognitive abilities and improves your motivation, focus, and attention.

It contains the active ingredient modafinil, which is similar to armodafinil (Nuvigil). It is available by prescription only. The typical dose is 200 mg taken once a day in the morning. Elderly people should take lower doses because it takes longer to eliminate from their body.

The way Modvigil works is not fully understood, but it is thought to increase the secretion of certain brain chemicals that control your sleep-wake cycle. It also acts as a mild stimulant and enhances your cognition without causing addiction. It is typically recommended to take it in the morning, and the effects last for about 2 to 4 hours. However, it may take 1 hour or more to reach the maximum concentration in your bloodstream.

Dosage

Modafinil Australia is in a class of medications called wakefulness-promoting agents. It's a Schedule IV controlled substance, meaning it has an accepted medical use but can also cause physical or psychological dependence. It's prescribed by a doctor and available only by prescription.

It is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder and obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). It's also used off-label to reduce fatigue in people with certain conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and depression.

The typical Modvigil dosage for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea is 200 mg once a day, taken in the morning. Higher doses are sometimes used, up to 400 mg in one or two divided doses, depending on the patient's response and physician assessment. It's usually prescribed to adults. Those with severe liver disease may need to start with a lower dose. The drug maker, Cephalon, LLC, recommends taking the medicine on an empty stomach. It's important to read the Medication Guide that comes with your medication.

Side Effects

For excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea, the typical Provigil dosage is 200 mg taken as a single dose in the morning. However, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose for you if you have severe liver problems.

The FDA has approved Provigil (modafinil) to treat sleepiness in people with certain conditions. It's part of a group of medications called wakefulness-promoting agents.

You can also buy modafinil in generic form. Generic drugs are less expensive and work the same way as the brand-name version.

Armodafinil and modafinil both improve wakefulness in people with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, or shift work sleep disorder. In several studies, they've shown similar efficacy and safety. But armodafinil lasts longer in the body than modafinil.

Precautions

While this medicine may be used by itself, it is usually used in combination with other medicines to treat sleep disorders. Your doctor may recommend a specific regimen for you. It is important to tell your doctor about any other medications, vitamins, or herbs you are taking. Your doctor will need to know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your blood pressure may need to be checked more often while taking this medicine.

It is possible for this medication to cause serious skin reactions. You should stop taking it and contact your doctor right away if you have blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin; red skin lesions; severe acne; itching; rash; hoarseness; or trouble breathing.

This medicine is a controlled substance because it has the potential for abuse. Keep it out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. If you have unused medicine, ask your pharmacist about how to dispose of it safely.