Comment · Fri, September 13, 2013 · Ceretropic
Modafinil (Modalert) - Basic Pharmaco data
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Caramelman · 45 points
I am a nursing student, started taking Moda for my "heavy days" aka 2-3 days a week. I have access to a large pharmaco database and wanted to share the info with whomever may be interested.
Personally I certainly get headaches and nausea with it (Nausea the day I take it, head aches the following day) For me, the benefits outwheight the mild side effects.
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modafinil (mo-daf-i-nil)
Provigil
Classification
Therapeutic: central nervous system stimulants
Pregnancy Category C
Pharmacologic Profile
Indications
To improve wakefulness in patients with excessive daytime drowsiness due to narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, or shift work sleep disorder.
Action
Produces CNS stimulation. Therapeutic Effects: Decreased daytime drowsiness in patients with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea. Decreased drowsiness during work in patients with shift work sleep disorder.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Rapidly absorbed; bioavailability unknown. Distribution: Well distributed; moderately (60%) bound to plasma proteins. Metabolism and Excretion: Highly (90%) metabolized by the liver; <10% eliminated unchange…
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Caramelman · 3 points
Thanks for the reminder! I tend to drink lots of coffee while "on" it, got to remind myself to drink water too.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
Caffeine will exacerbate the headaches, which may also be causing your nausea. A little caffeine is fine. A lot is not.