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Jul 06 / 2021

Armodafinil treats sleepiness

The tablets of Armodafinil are considered to be an agent that promotes wakefulness.

The medication is the R-enantiomer of Modafinil. The second one is a mix of the R- and S-enantiomers. Generic Armodafinil is a white crystal powder that is very easy soluble in the water. Except Armodafinil of 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 mg the tablets contain microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium and hypromellose.

Armodafinil mechanism of action.

It is not yet known precisely how Armodafinil works in order to promote wakefulness. Armodafinil acts similar to methylphenidate and amphetamines. Except its ability to increase wakefulness it was noticed that medication positively influences on mood, thinking, and perception. It also has euphoric effects. Armodafinil is well absorbed by the organism after oral administration.

Important safety information.

If you face with other health disorders, it is very vital to tell the doctor that you taking Generic Armodafinil, before you get some prescriptions of other drugs. You should remember that sometimes, if taken not rightly the medication can lead to blurred vision and dizziness. The effects may be worse, if you take alcohol or other drugs, which may interact with Armodafinil. Don’t drive a car before you know exactly how the medication influences on your organism. Don’t use any other medicines which can lead to drowsiness because the mixture can add to the general effects. Take always the dose which is written in your prescription. Each visit discuss with the doctor the levels of your sleepiness.

Use in elderly people and children.

One should be very attentive before you buy Armodafinil for your parents or grandparents. They may be very sensitive to the drug, that’s why it should be used with caution. Because of age the effects of Armodafinil may not be the same as in young people. As for children it is not allowed to give them the medication.  Keep the medicine at home far from your kids.

Armodafinil during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

It is very significant to tell your doctor that you are pregnant or are planning to become a mother before he prescribes you and to order Armodafinil. If you are taking birth control pills while being treated with the drug, it would be difficult to avoid pregnancy during this time. Discuss with the doctor all the advantages and disadvantages of Armodafinil on your fetus. There is no yet exact information if the medicine influences on the milk of a breastfeeding mom. In any case, it is advised to contact your doctor if you face with such a situation. 

Armodafinil possible side effects.

If you follow all the recommendation of your doctor and do not violate anything, you are not likely to face with side effects. Among the most often withdrawal symptoms of the drug are dizziness, nausea, headache, rashes, itching, swollen face, throat, lips, tongue, and pain in the chest, agitation, anxiety, depression and aggression. If you overdose the dose too much it can lead to vomiting, weakness or yellowing of the skin.