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Jun 22 / 2021

Important about Generic Modafinil

Generic Modafinil is the best of so called “smart drugs”.

Modafinil (Provigil) is an oral wakefulness medicine used to treat people suffering from excessive sleepiness (ES) caused by narcolepsy, sleep disorder caused by shift work (SWSD)   or obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). It is a controlled drug (C-IV) and is prescribed in the USA and Canada since 1998. At the same time Modafinil is known as one of the best of so called “smart drugs” promising the memory and motivation enhancement as well as long term ability to focus. So, it’s a drug popular among students wishing to boost their memory and cognitive abilities especially during exams time.

It’s a controlled medicine, so being unable to get a doctor’s prescription, some people try to buy Modafinil at on-line pharmacies. Please be attentive and choose only reliable pharmacies.

Prior to taking Modafinil.

One should be very cautious before taking Generic Modafinil and shouldn’t forget to tell the doctor about all his/her health conditions. Allergies, taking other medicines; heart, liver, kidney problems; mood disorders or mental diseases – all these should be seriously considered by your doctor before prescribing you this medicine.

Modafinil is usually taken by mouth. It’s important to follow a Medication Guide that goes with the pills and the directions of your doctor. Usually the medicine is taken once a day, in the morning, with or without food. It’s also necessary to be very attentive with the dosage.

Possible negative effects from taking Generic Modafinil.

Since the year of its first appearance at the market, FDA has recorded six cases of severe side effects after usage of this medicine. They include toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), erythema multiform (EM), and drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS). But individual peculiarities and circumstances can cause some less severe side effects. If you experience any, immediately inform your health consultant.

At the same time some doctors tell about the possibility to get addicted to this medicine in the result of its long term usage. One more danger lies in the uncontrolled usage of Modafinil by young people to boost their cognitive abilities. The matter is that long term effects of this medicine on young, developing brain is still unknown. So, it’s better not to take risks and use this drug only if prescribed by your doctor.

Modafinil is known as one of the best of so called “smart drugs” promising the memory and motivation enhancement as well as long term ability to focus.