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Provigil (Modafinil) The Top 4 Things You Need to Know

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In today's video, you will learn about the many uses of Provigil (Modafinil) an atypical stimulant that promotes wakefulness.

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Intro 0:00
1. What is Modafinil 0:30
Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor 0:57
Less abusive than typical stimulants 1:27
2. What is it used for 1: 47
Light therapy for sleep work shift disorder 2:20
Off-Label Uses 2:47
- ADHD
- Depression
- Bipolar Depression
- Chronic Fatigue
Cocaine dependence 3:49
3. Side Effects 4:48
Dangerous but rare side effects 5:26
4. Drug Interactions 7:28
Birth control 8:13

Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes only and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice or substitute for diagnosis and treatment of any conditions discussed herein. Furthermore, watching these videos or getting answers to comments/questions, does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Please consult with your own health care provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Resources:
Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk
Stahl's Prescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/3UXj8QL
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References:
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (2022). Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). Retrieved from https://www.aaaai.org/conditio....ns-treatments/relate

DermNetZ. (updated January 2016). Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis. Retrieved from https://dermnetnz.org/topics/s....tevens-johnson-syndr

Greenblatt K, Adams N. Modafinil. [Updated 2022 Feb 22]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531476/

Genetic and rare diseases information center (updated: 10/8/2018) Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis. Retrieved from https://rarediseases.info.nih.....gov/diseases/7700/st

Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.

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