Modafinil

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Modafinil is a non-stimulant medication used to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, or shift work disorder (SWD).[1] In the United States, it is marketed with the name Provigil.

Research studies[edit | edit source]

  • 2000, Effect of Modafinil on Fatigue Associated with Neurological Illnesses[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Medication Guide" (PDF). U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Retrieved June 15, 2019. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. Cochran, John W. (2000). "Effect of Modafinil on Fatigue Associated with Neurological Illnesses". Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 8 (2): 65–70. doi:10.1300/J092v08n02_06. ISSN 1057-3321.