Modafinil is like a medical helper to those suffering from narcolepsy and other sleeping disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (periods of stopped breathing during sleep). This medication is also used by those working in shifts – night shifts or rotational shifts – to stay awake during the working hours. It is called as a smart drug or a nootropic that helps improve cognitive functions in an individual like memory power, attention, reasoning skills and abilities etc. It also improves creativity in an individual. It is said to have a mood-brightening effect on the user and induce positivity in those suffering from anxiety and depression. This smart drug was approved for use in December 1998. Brand names: Provigil, Modalert, Modvigil HOW TO CONSUME? First and foremost, consult a doctor/physician before taking this medication. He can prescribe you the proper dosage according to your health condition. Do not take more or less than what he has prescribed. Also, do not consume this medicine for a longer time. Otherwise, there might be unwanted side effects on your body. Given below are some general guidelines for consuming this medication:
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WHO SHOULD NOT CONSUME?
SIDE EFFECTS Common side effects of this drug include a headache, nausea, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia or trouble sleeping etc. There could also be a serious allergic reaction to this drug like hives; difficulty in breathing; rashes; swelling of lips, tongue, throat, or face etc. The occurrence of such an allergic reaction is rare. Consult a doctor if it occurs. You could also experience other serious side effects like mental or mood changes (depression, lack of interest in life, suicidal tendencies, hallucinations, anxiety etc.); irregular/fast/pounding heartbeat etc. Please note that this is not a complete list of all the side effects of Modafinil. There could be some other side effects which depend on the user’s health condition. Consult with a doctor to know about it.
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