Provigil (Modafinil) is a drug for wakefulness and is also considered an excellent drug for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults. Excessive day time drowsiness, narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder can be treated using Provigil. Provigil (Modafinil) has proved to be extremely effective in treating psychological problems like depression and schizophrenia. Reduce cravings and treat drug addictions and is also found to be useful in providing relief to patients suffering for Parkinson disease.

Provigil (Modafinil) can be a habit forming drug and hence patients on long term doses of this wakefulness promoting drug require constant medical supervision. Provigil consumption by the children that are less than 16 years of age can result in negative side effects as this is a powerful stimulant and could impact person’s thinking and reasoning power. Therefore patients on Provigial are advised not to consume alcohol or get involved in any activity that requires high alertness such as driving a car.

Provigil (Modafinil) has been a part of a major controversy when this was termed as “prohibited drug” by World Anti Doping Agency. This was because a large number of athletes were tested positive for this drug which can be used as a stimulant to enhance their track performance. Provigil is approved by FDA.

Provigil (Modafinil) comes in the form of oral tablets of 100 mg and 200 mg potency. Total Provigil consumption in a day should not exceed 400 mg. Provigil is not prescribed for children less than 16 years old. For patients suffering from narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea a single dose of 200 mg is prescribed.
Provigil users should not engage in any strenuous activities or activities that require high attention after taking this medication.

Provigil (Modafinil) is a well tolerated drug as was proved when it was tested on more than 3500 patients suffering from sleeping disorders. Common side effects of this drug for wakefulness include diarrhoea, stomach upset, nervousness, headache, anxiety, nausea, dizziness and backache.
In rare cases patients reported hallucination, chest pains, psychosis, skin rashes and even suicidal thoughts. In extreme cases provigil can cause serious skin allergies that may require immediate hospitalization. In case of any problem one should immediately stop provigil usage and consult their physicians.

Provigil (Modafinil) wakeful drug can interact negatively with other medications used for treating sleeping disorder, over the counter herbal products, vitamins and other medications that you had been taking, provigil should only be taken on doctor’s prescription

Provigil (Modafinil) is a drug for sleeping disorders and are found to be effective in treating shift work disorder, narcolepsy, excessive day time lethargy and obstructive sleep apnea. Research is on so that this drug could be used for treating obesity as provigil can act as appetite suppressant. Tests are also being conducted to use this stimulant for treating drug addictions and use it for treating psychological problems like depression.

Provigil (Modafinil) should be stored between the temperature of 20-25 degree centigrade or 68-77 degree Fahrenheit away from moisture and heat. This medication should never be stored in bathroom and should be kept away from pets and children.

Provigil (Modafinil) is a habit forming drug that can be misused by people for drug abuse, this wakefulness drug is not recommended for patients having previous history of drug addiction. Provigil should not be taken by patients allergic to modafinil and armodafanil. Patients with high blood pressure, kidney or liver diseases, angina should not consume provigil without consulting their physicians.