Description
What is Modvigil?
Modvigil is a sleep aid tablet which helps people in improving wakefulness which is normally caused by excessive daytime sleepiness. Excessive sleepiness is connected with medical condition known as narcolepsy or with Obstructive sleep Apnoea / Hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS). It is also caused by Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD)
When a person suffers from narcolepsy, the tendency to fall asleep during day time is irresistible and sudden. It is caused at a time when it is required to be active and awake. It may happen at any time even when you are concentrating and focusing on something important which is not safe. Modvigil Uk decrease the unwanted sleep time thus making you awake at the time you need to concentrate and focus.
Day time sleepiness may occur if you have interrupted night time sleep. The Modvigil tablets treat the symptoms of sleepiness and does not cure the cause of OSAHS. The medicine must be prescribed by your doctor if you have failed to get sleep from all non-medical treatment such as therapies, changing the shift timing etc. Modvigil normally keeps you awake at the time of working hours and makes you more productive.
So far it is not known how Modvigil works. However, It is a known factor that the medicine acts on central nervous system. Modvigil helps you stay awake and alert.
How to use Modvigil / Modafinil?
Modvigil is generic version of Provigil uk which contains Modafinil as active ingredient.
It is a prescription drug and must be used only under the guidance of a doctor. Read the label of the medicine before using it. The best way to use the medicine is after consulting doctor.
It is a treatment of Narcolepsy and the medicine must be taken orally at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. You can divide the total dose of the medicine between morning after afternoon. Do not exceed the dose. The medicine must be taken orally and you must not inject it through veins.
If you are taking the medicine at noon, try to take it 1 hour before you start your work.
Do not stop using this medicine all of a sudden. It may impact your health. Most common withdrawal symptoms and side effects are shaking, chills, sweating, confusion, vomiting, nausea. In case you want to stop the use of medicine completely, your doctor may lower the dose till the time it is completely stopped.
Though Modvigil helps you in the treatment of Narcolepsy, it may become addictive if used for longer duration of time. Do not get addicted of it. You may reduce the dose after consultation with your doctor.
Some of the side effects of Modafinil
You may experience some of the side effects of using Modafinil. Rush to your doctor if the side effects persist for longer duration.
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Vomiting
- Nervousness
Above all the medicine is prescribed to you because risk of the medicine is less than the advantage you derive out of using it. However, it must not affect your health severely and that is why doctor’s guidance is must.
Rush to the hospital if you experience chest paid or shoulder pain. It may be a sign of stroke
Precautions:
Before taking the medicine speak to your doctor of any allergy or any other medicine you are already taking to cure Narcolepsy. Some of the precautions you must take are:
- Speak to your doctor if you suffer from any heart disease, irregular heart beats etc.
- Do not take this medicine along with Sildenafil
- Do not overdose the medicine
- Always take long expiry medicine. Short expiry medicine tend to lose its effectiveness
- Modafinil may harm unborn baby. Speak to your doctor if you are pregnant or likely to be pregnant
- Do not consume alcohol or tobacco before or after taking the medicine. It can be dangerous
Storage:
Always store the medicine at places away from direct sunlight and heat. Avoid damp places and keep it away from children and pets. Store the medicine in its original packing in almirah.
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