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May 11 / 2021

Getting alert with Modavigil

With today fast-paced life getting alert during daytime is complicated due to all kinds of sleep disruptions. These may include shift work or preparation to some exams or tests or such serious chronic conditions as narcolepsy and obtrusive sleep apnea. In any case, if you need to remain alert under such stressing conditions, Modavigil is a drug that will help you with this.

Modavigil is a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is used most often to treat symptoms of narcolepsy as well as those of sleep apnea.
 Narcolepsy is a condition of the nervous system that makes it hard to stay alert during the daytime since it produces the following symptoms:
    — Sleepiness and feeling of weakness
    — Sudden bouts of sleep that can not be controlled by mobilizing will or physical resources
    — Cataplexy or sudden relaxation of body muscles that can lead to falling down and all kinds of traumas

All these symptoms are really dangerous, since they threat your normal productivity at your job as well as can create you considerable risks during the time of usage of your car or public means of transportation.

Modavilgil allows to alleviate all these symptoms by increasing the concentration of neurotransmitters in our brains. It increases the levels of the following neurotransmitters:
    — Dopamine
    — Norepinephrine
    — Hypothalamic histamine

Modavigil is a safe drug, since it does not cause addiction and the cases of side effects are pretty much rare. Though to make your usage of Modavigil safe you need to consult your doctor providing him with all information necessary.