Provigil Uses for Adults: How to Use It Safely & Effectively
Using Provigil is simple and straightforward Our step-by-step guide will walk you through how to take your first dose with confidence. Be sure to read the full Instructions for Use to understand how to take Provigil safely and effectively for the best results.
Provigil was developed to help you regain control of your day — on your terms.
Your Provigil prescription is submitted and ready
Once prescribed, your healthcare provider will send your Provigil prescription to a trusted partner pharmacy. You’ll get access to the lowest available price — with all eligible discounts automatically applied.
Do not take Provigil if you are allergic to modafinil, armodafinil, or any of the ingredients in Provigil.
Before taking Provigil, tell your healthcare provider if you:
– Have high blood pressure – Have heart problems or have had a heart attack – Have liver or kidney problems – Have a history of mental health conditions, including psychosis, depression, or mania – Have a history of drug or alcohol misuse or dependence – Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding – Are taking prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements
Provigil can interact with other medications. It may also reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives during treatment and for one month after stopping treatment. Discuss appropriate contraceptive options with your healthcare provider.
How to Use Provigil
Take Provigil exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
– For narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Provigil is typically taken once daily in the morning. – For shift work disorder (SWD), it is typically taken approximately one hour before the start of the work shift. – Do not change your dose or the time you take Provigil without consulting your healthcare provider. – Provigil can be taken with or without food. – Avoid alcohol while taking Provigil because the effects of combining Provigil with alcohol have not been adequately studied.
Provigil promotes wakefulness, but it does not replace adequate sleep or treatment of the underlying airway obstruction in people with OSA.
Provigil can also cause serious side effects, including:
– Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome – Severe allergic reactions, including swelling or difficulty breathing – Multi-organ hypersensitivity reactions – Psychiatric symptoms, including depression, anxiety, hallucinations, mania, aggressive behavior, or suicidal thoughts – Cardiovascular effects that may require additional monitoring in some patients
Stop taking Provigil and seek medical attention immediately if you develop a serious rash, symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, or other serious symptoms.
Indication
What is Provigil?
Provigil (modafinil) is a prescription medication indicated to improve wakefulness in adults with excessive sleepiness associated with:
In patients with obstructive sleep apnea, Provigil treats excessive sleepiness but does not treat the underlying airway obstruction. Patients should continue any treatment prescribed for the underlying condition, such as CPAP, when appropriate.
Provigil is not approved for pediatric patients. It is not approved solely for enhancing energy, concentration, productivity, or cognitive performance in otherwise healthy individuals.
