This medicine can decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control (pills, patches, rings). You should use another method of birth control while taking this medication and for 1 month after stopping it.

It is used to treat narcolepsy

Modafinil Australia is a drug that improves wakefulness in people with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy. It is an alternative to amphetamine-type drugs, which have a high risk of side effects and tolerance development. It also increases waking duration and decreases the frequency of fall-asleep episodes. It is a powerful wake-promoting drug that targets histaminergic and orexinergic systems.

It is used to treat narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS), and shift work sleep disorder. It is taken orally, usually in the morning. It is effective in reducing the symptoms of narcolepsy, including irresistible sleepiness, sleep attacks, and disrupted nocturnal sleep. It can also reduce the severity of cataplexy, a sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by strong emotions.

This medicine is a Schedule 4 prescription-only medicine. Follow the directions on your prescription label and ask a doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take this medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.

It is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea

The effectiveness of modafinil was demonstrated in two large US trials,1 and 2. Both trials were placebo-controlled randomized, double-blinded studies. Efficacy was evaluated based on multiple standardized sleepiness tests, including the Multiple Sleep-Latency Test (MSLT), the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Modafinil improved wakefulness significantly more than placebo on all three tests and also led to improvements in quality of life measures.

Using this medication may increase your risk of heart problems, especially if you have high blood pressure or a history of heart problems related to stimulant use. It can also lead to serious mental health problems if used in patients with a history of psychosis, or psychiatric conditions such as mania or depression.

This medication should be used only as directed by your doctor. It is important to tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including any allergies or other drug interactions.

It is used to treat shift work disorder

Modalert Tablet is a drug that improves wakefulness and vigilance in patients with shift work sleep disorder (sleepiness during scheduled waking hours, and difficulty falling asleep during scheduled sleeping hours in people who rotate shifts). It is also used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy. It is a powerful wakefulness-promoting medication and may be used in conjunction with other treatments for narcolepsy or sleep apnea.

Working at night and sleeping during the day isn’t natural for the human body, but millions of people do it every day. This disrupts the circadian rhythm and causes fatigue, which can lead to work errors and accidents. It can also cause depression, ulcers, and stress-related problems.

A new study suggests that modafinil can increase cognitive performance and mood for people with shift-work sleep disorder. This is an important finding because the condition is underdiagnosed and difficult to treat with other medications. The study, published in the Aug. 4 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, was a collaboration between academic researchers and representatives from the drug’s sponsor.

It is used to treat obstructive sleep disorder

Modafinil (Provigil) is a wakefulness medication prescribed to treat sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. It works by suppressing excessive daytime sleepiness and increasing wakefulness. It is taken as a single dose in the morning, typically one hour before the start of a shift.

Researchers at Oxford and Harvard Medical School recently reviewed all studies of cognitive enhancement with modafinil, focusing on planning, decision-making, flexibility, learning, and memory. They found that the drug consistently enhances performance in healthy non-sleep-deprived individuals.

This medication is not recommended for people with a history of mental illness, especially depression or psychosis. It may reactivate these conditions and cause confusion and agitation. Avoid alcohol and other stimulants while taking this medication.

It also interacts with some types of birth control pills. Women who could become pregnant should use an effective method of birth control during treatment and for 8 weeks afterward. This medication passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby.