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Jul 11 / 2021

Provigil in fight with excessive sleep

Provigil treats excessive sleep.

Provigil is the remedy that helps to struggle with excessive sleep during daytime. It is considered to work by changing the chemicals in your brain that have some connection to these processes. Too much sleep is caused by such disorders as narcolepsy, sleep apnea and shift work disorder. Generic Provigil is often used for other aims which are not mentioned in your prescription list.

Vital safety information.

You shouldn’t buy Provigil if you were not prescribed it by your physician. Do not take it if you ever experienced some allergies or skin rashes while taking Armodafinil and Modafinil. The medication can provoke various skin reactions that can lead to undesirable consequences, if not taken in a right way. If you see any blisters, hives, peels, yellow skin and eyes, swollen face, nose, dark urine it is better to contact your doctor.

Provigil dose information.

It is very good to follow all the advice and recommendations of your doctor before you order Provigil. Do not violate the norm and change it. Take the medication each day at a fixed time. If you do everything as was prescribed by the doctor you will get a desirable effect and are not likely to face with severe side effects. If you suffer from Narcolepsy it is suggested to take 200mg each day in the morning. For Obstructive Sleep Apnea take, as well, 200 mg in the morning. If you suffer from Work Sleep Disorder, it is recommended to have 200 mg of the medication 1 hour before the work shift starts.

What to do if I miss a dose?

Pay much attention to the way how you are taking the medicine. It is a very strong drug which requires you be very cautious with it. Beforehand, ask a doctor what to do if you forget to take a dose of Provigil. If you have no plans to be alert and awake for further several hours do not take the medication. Also do not take Provigil if it is nearly time to go to bed. Do not take 2 simultaneously to compensate a missed one.

What to avoid while taking the drug?

As it was already said, the medication is really very strong, that’s why you should be very attentive while taking it. It can influence on your reactions and thinking. It is not suggested to drive a car and do other energetic activities until you know, for 100%, what effect Provigil has on your organism. Do not drink alcohol. It is not yet fully known whether it has some impact or not, but still it is better to keep your organism from harmful chemicals.