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Just wanted to ask a question about a product. I have exams coming up and I came across a product called Modalert that contains 200mg of Modafinil, which is supposed to help you focus. So I was just wondering if Modafinil has any side effects, or if it's worth purchasing?

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HELLO, IT IS AN AWAKENING AGENT. YOU CAN TAKE BUT NOT FOR FOCUS. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

Why is modafinil used for. What are the benefits of modafinil and disadvantage of it. When is modafinil used for

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Please consult a psychiatrist before you take any medication. ...  Read More

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I was advised 100 mg modafinil for excessive daytime sleepiness.. I have my exams coming up and noticed that after taking 100 mg modafinil morning at around 8:00 am. I’m easily distracted by things like social media. I end up wasting more time on un necessary things than usual. How can I avoid this? Why do others work with focus after this and I ca

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Modafanil is not known to cause distraction. U may continue taking it to regularise ur sleep. Consult a clinical psychologist to improve focus at work ...  Read More

1.What is modafinil. 2.Why is modafinil used for. 3.Who should use modafinil. 4.Why is modafinil given. 5.What are the benefits of modafinil and disadvantage of modafinil. 6.How does modafinil works. 7.Is modafinil given for mental illness. 8.If modafinil is used for a longer time is it harmful and is it addictive. 9.When is modafinil prescribed. 1

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I will explain. Please contact me ...  Read More

How bad the side effects of modafinil could be if I take 200 mg tab once a week? Is modafinil addictive?

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No generally no any addiction is seen with this medicine. But take it exactly the way your doctor has prescribed you. A very serious side effects of this drug has not been recorded. But you should not ...  Read More

I have bought modafinil pills can anybody please tell me is it safe to take modafinil 100mg. I hope someone will answer

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It's better not to take anything without consulting a specialist.. Every drug has a certain side effect profile ...  Read More

Does modafinil really help in increasing cognitive abilities? What are the cons of consuming it? What should be done and what shouldn't be done while consuming modafinil?

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Is it safe to take Modafinil and Methylphenidate together ? Are there any long term effects ?

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The combination is not known to cause any issue. However, like any other tablet, these tablets have their own set of side effects, which I'm sure your doctor would have informed you while prescribing. ...  Read More

Is there any complication while taking escitalopram with modafinil ?? Or the action of escitalopram reduces ?

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No complications No effect on the efficacy of Escitalopram ...  Read More

I am not feeling well when not taking modafinil 100 feeling sleepy. Please let me know how to de addict from it.??

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Plz Visit your nearest Psychiatrist for proper history of medication & opinion. Don’t try it yourself. ...  Read More

My psychiatrist prescribed it fr 5 days.. he said it's low doze. But m still facing side effects.. Day 1 .. I was irritated and had a headache Day2 was good. Day 3 i forgot to eat.. I asked dr he Said to start again. Now it's again day 1 and today m restless, dizzy, low energy , increase anxiety.. What to do. Should I take it for next 4 days or n

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Hi. Kindly seek online consultation regarding the history and diagnosis and subsequent treatment.You have not mentioned indication for using this medicine. ...  Read More

Is it safe to take Modafinil 100mg per day as a 18yr old teenager and a student, 55kg body weight and almost 6ft height. I am suffering with excessive sleep and laziness and lack of focus.

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. ...  Read More

Is it safe to take Modafinil 100mg per day as a 18yr old teenager and a student, 55kg body weight and almost 6ft height. I am suffering with excessive sleep and laziness

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Please don’t take any self paced prescriptions, Consult a physician near you Try to go out for walks , sun exposure can help you Hydrate and meditate ...  Read More

Can modafinil causes extra sweating....................................................................

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Yes Why are you taking it ...  Read More

Is it safe to take modafinil and Methylphenidate together? My doctor recommended both together in a lower dose because I have day time sleeping and focus problem but is it safe?

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Absolutely safe don’t worry ...  Read More

I feel acidity after taking modafinil, i also take it after food . Earlier I was diagnosed with lax cardia , NERD in my endoscopy report . How to cope up with this acidity effect after modafinil

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Take small frequent meals and keep interval between the dinner and sleep atleast 3 hrs ...  Read More

I want to change my circadian rhythm for staying over night and sleeping at afternoon Is it ok for short term?

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Thank you for your question. Not recommended from my side. ...  Read More

How to control withdrawal symptoms of Modafinil? I have been using it since last two months. 200MG per tablet.

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Please consult ...  Read More

I ahve. Been using modafinil but its not working for me...can i use atomexetin instead ..or can i use both of them..to improve my focus

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You can take any one of those ...  Read More

Im taking modafinil,i have increased hunger...i fell hypoglycemic frequenly..why is it due to ?? Is due to gastritis or modafinil?

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Probably modafinil. Not indication for you to take it. Stop it. ...  Read More

What is the maximum dose of modafinil that can be taken per day...??i have been prescribed high dose ?kindly pls say..

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A split dose of 400mgs ...  Read More

I used or rather abused Modafinil for a year (all through 2018) and in December of 2018, I had a depression stroke. The doctor diagnosed me for psychosis and I have been on Valance Od 250 and Oliza 2.5 ever since. It's been 2.5 years but my brain is just not what it used to be before I became addicted to Modafinil. My memory, ability to use languag

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Need consultation as these are not over the counter drugs. ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed me to take Modafinil 100mg for 2 months. What is the maximum amount of Modafinil a person should consume in a day. What will happen if someone takes 2 grams of Modafinil? I took 300gm accidentally because after consuming second dose in mid-day I forgot to remember that I took it and then took again. Not sure what's next now what w

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Doses up to 400 mg/day, given as a single dose, have been well tolerated, but there is no consistent evidence that this dose confers additional benefit beyond that of the 200 mg/day dose. Adverse reac ...  Read More

I am going for covid vaccination shall I take Modalert 100mg (Modafinil 100mg) in morning before food and continue taking daily?

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You can. ...  Read More

I am taking Modafinil 100mg since a month one dose daily before breakfast. I am in middle of Root Canal Treatment. After taking same medication I started having very bad irritation on mouth near the RCT area. It is tooth abessces development below teeth when I see it it's like pimple like limb coming out of gum below tooth that is abessces I think

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Hello Doctor(s), i suffer from narcolepsy and i want to ask whether it's safe for modafinil to be taken for long time?

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Long term use of modafinil should be done only under medical supervision as is true for any other medication. ...  Read More

Hi doc! My psychiatrist advised me modalert 200mg for keeping me alive and excited.. and I am feeling excited and super confident using this drug. It's been two years since I am on this drug. Whenever, if I stop taking this drug, I am feeling low, as if I am drained of all vitality. Please counsel me whether I should continue this drug.. Yours fait

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Keep taking under the supervision of your psychiatrist. ...  Read More

I took 50 mg modafinil ,and in the afternoon i had sweating, muscle aches, heavy head, painful muscles and back. I was also treated for anxiety before but now i don't have anxiety. Is modafinil worsening my anxiety or its the side effects of modafinil? I have poor concentration and memory, so that's why i was put on modafinil. Is it safe to take mo

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Yes, it is sometimes used for attention..... The symptoms that you have mentioned may be some common effects of medication esp. during first few days. Please consult the prescribing doctor. Discuss th ...  Read More

Does modafinil needs prescription? I have shift disorder diagnosed in my home country (Portugal). I have always had daily hipersomnia without sleep apnea (I have done that nocturnal test with eletrodes) but when I started working in shifts my life really became worse, My life completly got terrible... I cant simple do my life and it afects me and

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Not use this type medicines Take natural medicines for this And do yoga ...  Read More

I am suffering from Depression since last 35 yrs. But currently no medicine was lifting the Depression. My Dr. Prescribed Modafinil 200 & within 24 hrs. My Depression left TOTALLY within 24 hrs. How it happened ?

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Depression is treated both medical way with Psychological way. Along with medication I advised u to Aslo take Mental Health Management. Consuly Psychologist or me and take proper help any time online ...  Read More

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