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Jul 23 / 2021

General information about Provigil

What is Provigil?

The given medication is a popular psycho stimulant which inhibits the desire for sleep, enhances physical endurance of a person, improves memory and sharpness of intellect and many other features of mental activity of a human brain. It should be noticed that the pharmacological profile of the given drug is not compared to amphetamines, methylphenidate and cocaine. The uniqueness of the drug is primarily in its ability to act on its own, if its action is really necessary, and it is also known for the absence of different side effects (anxiety, insomnia, agitation and «hangover»), which are usually clearly expressed after taking other «prescription psycho stimulants».

Provigil is not addictive, it practically does not cause euphoria and instead reduces peripheral stimulation of the nervous system. The drug has a small impact on blood pressure and can be easily taken in order to maintain clear thinking while long absence of regular sleep. During clinical trials it has been one more time proved that the medication has a very good level of security.

The medication is used in different armies of the world, including the Air Force and the regular US army, intelligence services and the rapid reaction units and military intelligence. The drug increases the attention and performance of pilots, investigators and soldiers of combat troops. Previously used drug of amphetamine group "Dexedrine" had important side effects: nervousness, anger, and a sense of powerlessness.  

Appointment of Provigil by depression.

The usage of Provigil in the treatment of depression reduces its symptoms much more effectively than monotherapy with the help of antidepressants. This fact was evidenced due to the results of a study conducted by a group of scientists from Cambridge University, College of East London and King's College. They were published in the «Journal of Clinical Psychiatry».

Approximately by one third of patients with clinical depression antidepressants did not induce relief of symptoms; in addition, the intake of such drugs leads to weakness, drowsiness and weakening attention.   The researchers conducted a meta-analysis of clinical trials in which took part 568 patients who had unipolar depression and 342 patients who suffered from bipolar depression who received combination therapy with the usage of Generic Provigil or Armodafinil. It turned out that the appointment of Provigil increases the effectiveness of antidepressants and helps eliminate general fatigue and drowsiness.

Appointment of Provigil by fibromyalgia.

Fatigue is one of the most expressed symptoms of fibromyalgia, which is in second place after the pain. A retrospective study of the drug (not an amphetamine analeptic) gave promising results of its application in the treatment of fatigue by fibromyalgia. The study involved 98 patients with fibromyalgia who took medication at doses of 200 or 400 mg a day. On the average, two-thirds of patients with fibromyalgia showed 50% reduction of fatigue.

One-third of patients reported on a lack of any changes receiving the drug.   As the medication is often used off label by students, managers and lovers of night life style, you can easily buy Provigil at any drugstore of the US, Australia and countries of Europe without a doctor’s prescription. There are also many reliable online pharmacies where you can order Provigil online and it will be delivered right to your front door.