About Modafinil - Generic Provigil / Modalert

Modafinil - Generic Provigil / Modalert is a prescription medicine used to improve wakefulness in adults who experience excessive sleepiness (ES) due to one of the following diagnosed sleep disorders: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), shift work sleep disorder, also known as shift work disorder, or narcolepsy. In patients with OSA, Modafinil is used along with other medical treatments for this sleep disorder. Modafinil is not a replacement for your current treatment. Consult your doctor about the importance of continuing your current OSA treatment while taking Modafinil. It is also a memory-improving and mood-brightening psychostimulant. It enhances wakefulness and vigilance by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the area of the brain that controls sleep and wakefulness. However, its pharmacological profile is notably different from the amphetamines, methylphenidate (Ritalin) or cocaine.