Provigil is a very well-known medicine, which has been approved by the FDA and widely used for the treatment of all sorts of sleep disorders. There are a few sleep disorders for which Provigil has been specifically recommended:
- narcolepsy
- sleep apnea
- shift work sleep disorder
The company’s name, producing Provigil, is Cephalon. The active ingredient on Provigil is Modafinil.
Make sure that you take Provigil as prescribed by the medical professional. Provigil has only been approved for adults, 16 y.o. and older.
It’s also gaining popularity as a lifestyle medicine, taken by those who need to stay awake for extended periods of time. It works like other stimulants, helping people stay alerted and brighten the mood.
In about 5% Provigil may cause side effects. For the full list of side effects please see your health care professional.