Modafinil or Provigil Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your Medication Modafinil

Modafinil is also known by the brand name: Provigil.
Modafinil comes in 100 and 200mg tablets.
Modafinil is most commonly used for sleepiness that may happen with sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work. It may be given to you for other reasons, talk with your doctor. No matter what your doctor has you taking it for, it should be taken 1 hour before the start of work if you work shifts, or taken in the morning if you suffer from narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Modafinil can be taken with or without food.
Standard dosing of modafinil ranges from 100mg to 200mg.

Some common side effects associated with modafinil include chest pain, headache, nervousness, dizziness, and insomnia.
If you miss a dose of modafinil:
• Take the missed dose as soon as you think about it
• If it is near bedtime, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual time
• Do not take 2 doses as the same time or extra doses

The best way to store modafinil:
• Store at room temperature
• Store in a dry place. Avoid the bathroom and refrigerator
• Keep all drugs in a safe place out of reach from children and pets
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs

When taking modafinil, remember it is important to tell your doctor of pharmacist if:
• You have a heart condition or begin experiencing chest pain, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, or shortness of breath
• You have changes in mood or thoughts of harming yourself
• You are pregnant or may become pregnant
• You start taking new medications, vitamins, or supplements.

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