Generic Provigil

 

 

Provigil Modafinil is an oral drug applied for improving wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness. The effect of modafinil is comparable with caffeine. Both drugs support wakefulness by invigorating the brain. Modafinil got approval of the FDA in December, 1998.

There are certain medical conditions that may create adverse effects if used Provigil. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any problematic medical conditions. For example you should not use this drug if you are allergic to modafinil or Armodafinil (Nuvigil). Your doctor may reduce your dosage quantity in some conditions like kidney disease; angina (chest pain); cirrhosis or other liver problem; a history of drug addiction or if you have recently had a heart attack. In other conditions such as a heart muscle or valve disorder like mitral valve prolapse or if you take blood pressure medications, inform doctor. He may suggest special tests to securely receive this preparation:

Provigil may cause serious skin rashes that may require medical attention if used with a similar medicine. These rashes usually occurred within 1 to 5 weeks after the first dose.

Discontinue taking this drug and call your doctor at the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how minor you think it might be.

It has not been recognized whether Provigil is unsafe to an unborn fetus. Before taking this drug, notify your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Using this drug can make certain types of birth control pills ineffective, which could bring about an undesired pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about the best methods of birth control to use while taking this pill. It is not identified whether modafinil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this pill without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this drug to anyone younger than 16 years old.

Before using Provigil, inform doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement. You should also inform if you have a history of mental or mood problems (e.g., bipolar disorder, depression), suicidal thoughts or actions, or alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (e.g., phenelzine) may interact if used together.

Certain drugs may interact with this drug. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole) because they may increase the risk of its side effects

• Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, prazosin, or rifampin because they may decrease its effectiveness

• Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam), hydantoins (e.g., phenytoin), propranolol, or tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by this drug

• Cyclosporine or hormonal contraceptives (e.g., birth control pills) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Provigil

This is not a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask over your doctor if Provigil may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.