Modafinil (Generic Provigil)
Modafinil, sold under the brand name Provigil among others, is the most popular Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant drug marketed as a ‘wakefulness promoting agent’.
Modafinil is used to improve wakefulness in adults who are very sleepy due to one of the following diagnosed sleep disorders
- Narcolepsy
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Shift Work sleep Disorder (SWD)
Even though Modafinil (i.e. Generic Provigil) is a novel wake-promoting agent prescribed primarily to narcolepsy patients, its usage among healthy individuals to enhance their alertness or to mitigate fatigue is constantly rising.
Modafinil is also very popular amongst students and professionals looking for a way to stay more alert, focused and productive. Modafinil improves cognitive functioning and memory.
