Modafinil is the active ingredient in a medicine used to treat narcolepsy, which is a condition that causes excessive sleepiness. Thus, this remedy helps the person to stay awake for longer and reduces the likelihood of episodes of uncontrollable sleep.
This remedy acts on the brain, exciting areas of the brain responsible for wakefulness, thus inhibiting sleep. Modafilina, can be purchased in conventional pharmacies with the commercial name of Provigil, Vigil, Modiodal or Stavigile, in the form of pills, for a price of about 130 reais, depending on the quantity of pills in the product box, but it can only be be purchased with a prescription.
What is it for
Modafinil is indicated for the treatment of excessive sleepiness associated with diseases such as narcolepsy, where the person sleeps even during a conversation or during a business meeting, for example, although it can also be used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia and disorders of sleep caused by shifts. its use should only be done under medical guidance.
This medicine is also known as the intelligence pill because it is used by students who are preparing for contests, but it has never been tested in these conditions and therefore its safety in healthy people is not known. In addition, it has serious side effects, is addictive and causes doping, so if you need to improve memory and concentration, there are other safer alternatives. See some examples of remedies for memory and concentration.
How to use
The recommended dose is 1 200 mg tablet, once a day, or 2 100 mg tablets a day, which can be taken upon waking up and then at noon. For people over 65 the maximum dose should be 100mg, in 2 doses of 50mg each.
This remedy starts to take effect about 1 to 2 hours after ingestion, and lasts for about 8 to 9 hours.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that may occur with the use of this medication are dizziness, drowsiness, extreme tiredness, difficulty sleeping, increased heart rate, chest pain, redness in the face, dry mouth, loss of appetite, malaise, pain in the stomach, poor digestion, diarrhea and constipation.
In addition, weakness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, blurred vision and altered blood tests of liver enzymes may also occur.
When not to use
Modafinil is contraindicated in people under 18 years of age, during pregnancy and for people who have uncontrolled high blood pressure or who suffer from cardiac arrhythmia. It is also contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula.
While using this medication, alcoholic beverages should not be consumed.
