When should I take Provigil?
When should I take Provigil?
Provigil is usually taken each morning to prevent daytime sleepiness, or 1 hour before the start of a work shift to treat work-time sleep disorders. Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
How long does it take for Provigil to kick in?
Provigil begins to work within 30 to 60 minutes of when you take it. If you take it with food, the drug might take slightly longer to start working.
What is the FDA approved name for Provigil?
Provigil (generic name, modafinil) is FDA approved for promoting wakefulness in people with narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. Because of its relatively benign safety profile, it’s often prescribed “off label” for people complaining of fatigue.
What kind of sleep disorder is Provigil used for?
Provigil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder. Provigil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What’s the difference between Adderall and Provigil?
Provigil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder.
Is it possible to become addicted to Provigil?
But now it seems that addiction may very well be a Provigil risk. Provigil (generic name, modafinil) is FDA approved for promoting wakefulness in people with narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder.
What are some medical uses of Provigil?
Provigil (modafinil) is a medication that promotes wakefulness. It is thought to work by altering the natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Provigil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder. Provigil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What dose of Provigil should I take?
The recommended dosage of PROVIGIL for patients with narcolepsy or OSA is 200 mg taken orally once a day as a single dose in the morning.
What is the maximum daily dose of Provigil?
The FDA-approved maximum daily dose of Provigil is 400 mg. You should speak with your doctor regarding your dosing and whether or not it would be safe and potentially effective to increase your dose.
What does the prescription drug called Provigil do?
Provigil (modafinil) is a prescription medication. It’s most often used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work. Provigil belongs to a class of medications called stimulants. It comes as 100-mg and 200-mg oral tablets.