Modafinil Pill Is an Effective Nootropic Agent

Working

The exact mechanism of action of Modafinil is not exactly understood. This smart drug acts on the area of the brain that controls the sleep/wake cycle. It helps in treating sleep disorders by elevating levels of certain natural substances required for staying awake.

Modafinil has similar wake-promoting actions to adrenergic drugs, which include amphetamine and methylphenidate, even though has a different pharmacological profile as compared to adrenergic amines. The time required for Modafinil Generic to show its action is about 20 to 60 minutes. However, its action persists for a duration of five to ten hours post oral consumption.

Dose

• Follow all the usage directions while taking this prescription medicine. Take this medication orally with or without food.
• If you are taking this medicine for narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea, take it in the morning and for shift work disorder take it one hour before a work shift.
• Do not take this medication in larger amounts, more often, or for an extended period of time
• It is better to take it the same time every day for best and effective results.
• The commonly prescribed dose is 200mg once in a day. A maximum dose of 400mg can be consumed in a day.
• Swallow this medicine with a glass of water orally. Do not crush, break or chew oral tablets of Modafinil.
• You should not stop taking Modafinil Generic without consulting a physician.

Side Effects

The most commonly experienced side effects of Modafinil 200mg include
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Giddiness
• Nausea
• Difficulty in sleeping

Discontinue the medicine and immediately call your healthcare provider if any of the above mentioned common side effects exaggerate or last for a long time.

Majority of individuals do not suffer serious side effects with Modafinil. However, tell your physician at once if you experience any serious side effects such as fast or irregular heartbeats, mental or mood changes such as anxiety, confusion, depression, illusions, rare thoughts of suicide.

Rarely, a person can experience an allergic reaction to Modafinil 200mg. However, symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rash, swollen lymph nodes, skin rash, difficulty in breathing should be immediately reported to the healthcare provider.

Precautions

• Tell your medical history to your physician, before he/she will prescribe you this medication.
• Inform your physician if you are allergic to its active component and inactive components or Armodafinil.
• Before consuming Modafinil tell your doctor if you have heart troubles such as chest pain, heart attack, irregular heartbeats, liver problems, kidney dysfunction, hypertension, mental illnesses such as psychosis, depression, and mania, etc.
• This medication is not suitable for use in individuals below 17 years of age.
• Refrain from consuming alcohol while on treatment with Modafinil tablet as there is an increased risk of sleepiness, dizziness, and improper judgment.
• Consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice should be avoided while using this medicine as taking these medications together can reduce the effects of Modafinil.

Warnings

• Inform your doctor if you are planning a pregnancy or are pregnant. This medication can be harmful to the fetus.
• Look for reliable non-hormonal birth control methods while on treatment with this medication and for two months after discontinuing treatment with this medication.
• This drug is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding mothers.
• Chocolates, beverages containing caffeine, alcohol should be avoided while taking this medication.
• The use of this medication is contraindicated with medicine such as bosutinib, axitinib, and medicines used to treat hepatitis C.
• Avoid any activity that requires mental alertness after taking this medicine as it increases your chances of dizziness.
• Do not forget to tell your doctor about your marijuana (cannabis) usage. It is not safe to use Modafinil tablet with cannabis.

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