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Provigil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Provigil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Provigil safe for pregnant women?
Provigil can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Provigil safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Provigil. Immediately discontinue Provigil if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Provigil on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Provigil on kidneys.
What is the effect of Provigil on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Provigil on the liver, information on safety of Provigil for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Provigil on the Heart?
Information about safety of Provigil for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Provigil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Provigil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Provigil habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Provigil has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Provigil does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Provigil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Provigil in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Provigil
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Provigil together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Provigil
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Provigil.
No, Provigil does not cause acne but it might be caused by other reasons such as increased levels of testosterone can cause acne.
Yes, Provigil might cause bloating. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of bloating is unknown.
Provigil contains human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which is a hormone similar to luteinizing hormone (LH). It works differently in males and females. In males, it works by stimulating the production of testosterone through inducing interstitial cells (Leydig cells) of the testis which helps in infertility and brings puberty. In females Provigil works by stimulating the production of progesterone through corpus luteum of the ovary.
You are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart or kidney diseases, epilepsy, migraine, and asthma.
No, Provigil is not a steroid. It contains human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which is also known as pregnancy hormone and it belongs to the class of drugs known as gonadotropins.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 241