“Falling asleep in the middle of the most important meeting of your professional career” “Grades are getting worse because you missed out on some important lectures” Can you relate to any of these? If you can, what do you think is the reason behind it? Lack of proper sleep, maybe? For some, not getting a good night time sleep can make them feel sleepy the next day. But for others, it may happen that you did sleep well the previous night but you are not feeling awake enough to do any activities the following day. Narcolepsy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea are two conditions of excessive day time sleepiness. Another such condition is Shift Work Sleep Disorder where a person is not able to concentrate well in the work if he/she is working in night shifts or rotating shifts. To help people concentrate and focus well in their work, smart pills were introduced. Smart pills may not entirely treat sleep disorders or may not help you get rid of all your sleepiness. But these pills can reduce most of the demerits that come with excessive sleep disorders. One of such smart pill is Modafinil. This pill was approved by FDA in December, 1998. OVERVIEW Modafinil is an oral medication that promotes wakefulness in individuals with excessive sleepiness. It is similar to Armodafinil. Its exact working mechanism is unknown. It may work by increasing the amount of dopamine in the brain by decreasing the reuptake of dopamine into the nerves. DOSING INFORMATION Before consuming Modafinil, consult a doctor and follow his instructions very carefully. According to your medical condition and your response to treatment, he/she can prescribe the right dose for you.
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SIDE EFFECTS Headache, nausea, nervousness, dizziness, or difficulty in sleeping may occur. If any of these side effects persists or gets worse, go to the doctor right away. Some of the serious side effects include: fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, mood changes, chest pain etc. Another serious side effect is allergic reactions but this is quite rare. It includes itching; swelling of tongue or face; rash; severe dizziness; trouble breathing. You must rush to the doctor immediately if you experience any of these.
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