What is Modafinil?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ModafinilBrand:
Modafinil is stimulant used to improve wakefulness in patients narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder or as an adjunctive therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. It may also be used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and to treat fatigue in MS and other disorders.
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How do members experience Modafinil?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 2,186 | 450 | |
| Fatigue | 1,663 | 752 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 589 | 388 | |
| Narcolepsy | 529 | 60 | |
| Idiopathic hypersomnia | 147 | 29 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jittery feeling | 56 | |
| Headaches | 53 | |
| Dry mouth | 51 | |
| Anxious mood | 36 | |
| Tachycardia (fast heart rate) | 30 | |
| Irritability | 20 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 72 | |
| Moderate | 160 | |
| Mild | 279 | |
| None | 683 |
Member evaluations
Daisy1189
evaluated on Sep 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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stillkickin
evaluated on Feb 22, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
sandyjc
evaluated on Nov 30, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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