Provigil (generic name modafinil) is an eugeroic drug generally prescribed to treat narcolepsy. Eugeroic simply means ‘good arousal’. This unique class of drug contains only two at present, Adrafinil and Modafinil. Modafinil is not a typical stimulant
In patients with depression who experience sedation as a side effect of antidepressants, adjunctive modafinil improved wakefulness & reduced fatigue. Modafinil plus SSRIs improved mood & quality of life.
is a memory-improving and mood-brightening psychostimulant. It enhances wakefulness and vigilance, but its pharmacological profile is notably different from the amphetamines, methylphenidate (Ritalin) or cocaine. Modafinil is less likely to cause jitterin
Modafinil has changed the rules of the game. The drug is what's known as a eugeroic, meaning "good arousal" in Greek. It delivers natural-feeling alertness and wakefulness without the powerful physical and mental jolt that earlier stimulants delivered. "T
Researchers say that ampakines, which extend waking times and enhance cognitive function, did not appear to be linked to side effects such as hyperactivity, distorted thinking or extended wakefulness. Samuel Deadwyler, of who led the Wake Forest Universit
Modafinil has made it possible to have 48 hours of continuous wakefulness with few, if any, ill effects. New classes of sleeping pills are on the horizon that promise to deliver sleep that is deeper and more refreshing than the real thing. Further down th
In 10 to 20 years we'll be able to pharmacologically turn sleep off. It's already being quelled with Modafinil, a stimulant with a near-mythical reputation for keeping you awake without the jitters, excessive euphoria, and eventual crash that come after