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General Information on Nuvigil and Modafinil

I think many of us have already experienced conditions of periodic sleepiness during the day. If you suffer from sleepiness on a regular basis, you need medicine to be able to work and get through the day. A lot of people have to cope with sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), excessive sleepiness (ES), shift work sleep disorders or narcolepsy.

A medication that can help you stay awake is Nuvigil, a prescription drug from the pharmaceutical company Cephalon used to improve the wakefulness of adults. It was approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2007. The product is not suited for children since it has not been tested on people under the age of 18. Nuvigil comes in tablet form and contains the popular substance Modafinil which is part of most narcolepsy medications and typically also know as Modafinil 200mg . The similar product you may know is Alertec 200 mg that is also used to cure sleep disorder.

The recommended dose for Nuvigil is 150 to 250mg depending on the intensity of your disease. The medication should be taken in the morning or about one hour before the start of the work and usually only once a day.

Side Effects of Nuvigil and Provigil

But Nuvigil can also cause adverse reactions. You may get headache, anxiety attacks, hallucinations or depression. If you notice any of these mental problems, go see a doctor as soon as possible. Skin rash or allergic reactions are also known as possible side effects. You should not conduct machines or drive a car after taking Nuvigil since possible side effects can get you into a dangerous situation. It is also not recommended to take the narcolepsy drug together with alcohol because this could badly influence your ability to respond.

Nuvigil can help you lead a fine life despite your problems with sleep disorders.