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Provigil - Modafinil - Dosage - Side Effects - Interactions - Warnings

Provigil (modafinil) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Provigil, generic drug name modafinil, is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea and promote wakefulness. Provigil (modafinil) is also showing promise to help symptoms of fatigue from rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and other conditions.
Facts of Provigil / Modafinil - Side Effects of Provigil / Modafinil
Provigil, generic drug name modafinil, is approved to promote wakefulness for people with excessive daytime sleepiness, and to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Provigil is also being used off-label to treat fatigue symptoms of fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other conditions.
Drug Monograph: Provigil / Modafinil / Attenace
Modafinil is a schedule C-IV controlled substance. Modafinil is a racemic compound with unique properties in promoting wakefulness; modafinil's mechanism of action appears to be distinct from that of other CNS stimulants. The potential for abuse liability with modafinil is apparently lower than that of other controlled stimulants, though still present.
Patient Education: Provigil / Modafinil Tablets
Patient education for Provigil / modafinil tablets. Provigil is a medication that helps to promote alertness during daytime hours. Modafinil helps to improve the symptoms of narcolepsy. Modafinil has also been used to treat fatigue associated with other sleep disorders.
Product Photographs: Provigil / Modafinil Tablets
Product photographs of Provigil / modafinil tablets.
Fibromyalgia Medication Options - How Is Fibromyalgia Treated?
There are a few FDA-approved medications for fibromyalgia and more are in development. Drug treatment options include medications that ease symptoms, relieve pain, promote sleep, or fight fatigue.
Fibromyalgia Screening Quiz
Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose. Combinations of symptoms can occur which overlap with other autoimmune diseases. There are symptoms which are considered "defining" of fibromyalgia. There are also symptoms considered "non-defining" but they often occur as part of fibromyalgia syndrome.
10 Things You Should Know About Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an arthritis-related syndrome which can be difficult to diagnose. There are important facts you should know about fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia - Test Your Knowledge
Fibromyalgia is often regarded as a medical enigma. Symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome can overlap with other conditions making it difficult to diagnose. How much do you know about fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia 101 - Free Newsletter E-Course
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Patient Information: Provigil / Modafinil
Prescribing and other patient information for Provigil (Modafinil), from Cephalon, Inc.
Provigil (Modafinil): This Pep Pill Is Pushing Its Luck
11/01/2004, Has Provigil crossed the line? Half of Provigil prescriptions may be for "off-label" uses, from BusinessWeek Online.
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