Provigil® | |
Brand Name: | Provigil® |
Active Ingredient: | modafinil |
Strength(s): | 100mg and 200mg |
Dosage Form(s): | Tablets |
Company Name: | Cephalon, Inc. |
Availability: | Prescription only, Schedule IV Controlled Substance |
*Date Approved by the FDA: | December 24, 1998 |
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. |
What
is Provigil used for? Provigil is used
to improve wakefulness in people who have: ·
excessive
daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy. ·
stopped breathing while sleeping or have difficulty breathing while
sleeping (obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome)
·
shift work sleep disorder
General Precautions with Provigil: Provigil can
decrease the effectiveness of certain contraceptives including birth
control pills and implantable contraceptives.
If you are using these types of contraceptives while taking
Provigil and for 1 month after you stop treatment with Provigil you should
either use: ·
an alternate
birth control method, or ·
another
effective birth control method together with your current contraceptive. Doses of your
other medications may need to be adjusted or you may have to be monitored
more closely. Do not drive or
operate other complex machinery until you know how Provigil affects your
ability to function. Avoid alcohol. Call your health
care provider if you develop a skin rash, hives, or any other allergic
reactions. What should I tell my doctor or health care provider? Tell your doctor
or health care provider if you:
Review all
medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including
those that you take without a prescription, because certain other
medications can interact with Provigil. What are some possible side effects of Provigil? (This
is not a complete list
of side effects reported with Provigil. Your health care provider can
discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)
For more detailed
information about Provigil, ask your health care provider.
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