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Modafinil

Modafinil

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Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Headache
Chest pain
Sleepiness
Nervousness
Nausea
Runny nose
Heartburn
Loss of appetite
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Heart palpitations
Reduced appetite
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Suicidal thoughts
Drug problems
Rash
Illegal drug abuse

Treats

Geriatric sleep disorder
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Narcolepsy
Condition

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A 30-year old female asked:

Can modafinil make you smart ?

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A 55-year old female asked:

Can I take 400mg of modafinil at once?

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A 17-year old male asked:

How long does it take for Modafinil to expire? please give specific numbers

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A 42-year old asked:

What are the side effects of modafinil?

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A 42-year old asked:

Are there any sources for cheap armodafinil/modafinil ?

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A 42-year old asked:

How severe of sleep apnea do you need to get modafinil?

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A 47-year old asked:

How severe does sleep apnea have to be to need modafinil?

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A 51-year old female asked:

Take modafinil on weekdays only; sleep over 24 hrs on weekends. Am I just expending energy I don't have using this med?

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A 32-year old male asked:

I have been using (self prescribed) modafinil for 6 years at 200/400mg daily. What are the potential long term side effects?

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A 20-year old male asked:

I slept easily despite Modafinil 200mg per day for >1week,also Ritlain 20mg single dose(not with modafinil),slept even easily,What i should do?regards

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A 24-year old asked:

Is it safe to take modafinil as a study aid while on a ssri?

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A 33-year old male asked:

Are there drug/herb interactions taking 30mg escitalopram, 300 mg modafinil and 400mg rhodiola rosea?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Is the cognitive enhancement effects of modafinil, the same for people with narcolepsy and people without narcolepsy?

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A 26-year old male asked:

I researched online & thinking to start taking Modafinil to help me with my work and concentration.Is there any potential problem for a healthy adult?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Does modafinil causes severe headache?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Can you take Metformin depakote modafinil together?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Is the cognitive enhancement effects of modafinil the same for people with adhd, and without adhd?

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A 39-year old asked:

Do all pharmacies sell cns stimulant drugs like armodafinil and modafinil?

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A 20-year old male asked:

200mg modafinil+225Efexor,severe sleep bruxism snoring,HB >15 beats increased,drowsiness,i cant see psychiatrist every week.my life is falling.

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A 20-year old male asked:

SSRIs&SNRIs&DNRIs &modafinil&Ritalin didnt work on my M.D.D,im sensitive to adverse effects such T.C.A(drowsiness,sedation...) ,what i should do?

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A 53-year old male asked:

Does Modafinil cause adverse reaction to a glaucoma patient who is on treatment with Xalatan (latanoprost) and Timolol?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Can modafinil or depakote cause glaucoma?i am diagnosed and 29 years old.if i take my treatment eye drops am i sure i will not go blind?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old male asked:

Stopped Modafinil cause of Aggression & tachycardia.waiting for lab-test results.already have Ritalin, (methylphenidate)i want try 40mg in 2 divided dose.advices?thanks

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A 31-year old asked:

How helpful is provigil?

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A 39-year old asked:

Would it cost for provigil?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Can u drink with provigil?

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A 48-year old female asked:

I am taking Provigil, How does it work?

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A 37-year old female asked:

How long does it take provigil to take affect?

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A 36-year old asked:

How long will it take for provigil to leave the body?

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A 41-year old asked:

Has anyone tried modalert, provigil, with much success?

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