Is modafinil really useful?

Modafinil can be used for treatment of narcolepsy.

Modafinil is a prescription medicine for narcoleptics that increases alertness and prevents sleep. It just so happens to also increase cognition and memory, and is a potent and highly regarded supplement in the category of notropics.

Do not take modafinil if you have a history of certain heart or heart valve problems

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Do not take modafinil with these drugs like

• Erythromycin or ketoconazole because they may increase the risk of modafinil's side effects
• Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, or rifampin because they may decrease modafinil's effectiveness
• Clomipramine, desipramine, diazepam, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), omeprazole, propranolol, or warfarin because the risk of their side effects may be increased by modafinil
• Cyclosporine, hormonal products (eg, birth control pills, certain hormone replacements), midazolam, quetiapine, or triazolam because their effectiveness may be decreased by modafinil

Modafinil may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use modafinil with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using modafinil.
• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or take more often than prescribed without check with your doctor.
• Modafinil cannot cure sleep disorders and it may not stop all of your sleepiness. Do not change your daily habits without first talking to your doctor. Discuss your level of sleepiness with your doctor at each visit. Do not use modafinil in place of getting enough sleep. Follow your doctor's instructions for good sleep habits and using other treatments.
• Serious and sometimes fatal skin reactions (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) have been rarely reported with modafinil. Contact your doctor right away if you develop a rash; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; or blisters on the inside of the eyes, nose, or mouth.
• A serious and sometimes fatal reaction has happened with modafinil. Most of the time, this reaction has signs like fever, rash, or swollen glands with problems in body organs like the liver, kidney, blood, heart, muscles and joints, or lungs. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using modafinil. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms) while you are taking modafinil and for 1 month after stopping modafinil.
• Have your blood pressure checked often. Talk with your doctor.
• Use modafinil with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Modafinil is not approved for use in CHILDREN. The risk of serious and sometimes fatal skin reactions (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome) may be increased in children. However, your child's doctor may decide the benefits of taking modafinil may outweigh the risks. Talk with the doctor if you have questions about giving modafinil to your child.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using modafinil while you are pregnant. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use modafinil, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Some people who use modafinil for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop taking modafinil suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include sleepiness.