Modafinil
Modafinil treats daytime sleepiness caused by Narcolepsy, Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) and relieves Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) symptoms when taken in conjunction with breathing exercises. This medication helps patients who regularly feel sleepiness at inappropriate times and helps people struggling with concentration due to sleep deprivation. Narcoleptic patients benefit from a boost wakefulness in the brain and allows users to stay awake at the correct times during the day. Modafinil has become popular as an off-license medication or Smart Drug. Off license use means the secondary use diverts from the initially intended purpose. This treatment is used by students who struggle with studies and need improved concentration and focus. Athletes use this medicine to lift motivation during sporting competitions, and even online gamers use this medication to achieve higher cognitive performance and better decision making.
How Does Modafinil Work ?
When dopamine levels increase in the brain it effects the sleep wake functions, by inhibiting the melatonin neurotransmitters that are responsible for inducing sleepiness. The increased of dopamine and the inhibition of melatonin allow patients who are treating extreme sleepiness stay awake at the right times of the day and sleep at a reasonable hour. Patients are also more productive, motivated and focused. Dopamine is a chemical released that no only promotes wakefulness, people also feel a greater sense of happiness, satisfaction and an overall sense of euphoria.
The Benefit of Smart Drugs like Modafinil
Ordinary men and women can reach their full potential with modafinil. This FDA approved medication can be taken at breakfast time or just before starting work and users can go through the entire day with a pep in their step. Patients worldwide have the opportunity to feel more energetic during the day, more productive at work and can get on with daily tasks without the hassle of tiredness at the inconvenient times of the day. Whether patients are using this medication to treat narcolepsy or using it to help improve productivity with work and studies, users can feel confident that this medication will provide the best results at the lowest risk.
Does Modafinil have Side Effects ?
Yes. The FDA has identified the common side effects related to this medication and have determined this as a safe medication to use. The side effects are infrequent, self-treatable, do not require medical attention and only last 24 hours. Minimizing side effects is crucial and people who suffer heart conditions or have recently suffered a heart attack, have kidney or liver disease or are allergic to Modafinil should avoid this medication.
The common side effects associated with Modafinil are but not limited to :
Headache
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Heartburn
- Congestion
- Runny nose
For more information regarding the full list of side effects, patients can read the Patient Information Leaflet on our website.
Is Modafinil Safe ?
Yes, this medication has been approved by the Food and Drugs Administration as a high quality, low risk medication patients can safely use, as a result of strict testing procedures carried out by The Office of Generic Drugs (OGD). The safety of this medication is a major reason why patients use this medication instead of its branded counterpart, Adderall. Both medications work similarly to treat wakefulness and alertness, however they fall under different drug schedule or classes. Modafinil is a schedule 4 medication, not associated with amphetamines, whereas the branded version is classed as schedule or class 2 medication. Because class 4 medications effects different chemicals in the brain, people who use this treatment are less likely to risk abuse and addiction to the medication.