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What is Modafinil? Is it true it's a smart drug with no side effects?
Oct 23, 2015

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
Modafinil (PROVIGIL) is a wakefulness-promoting medication. It is indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive sleepiness associated with certain disease conditions. It is NOT indicated to prevent you from falling asleep and be able to pull an all nighter before the exams, not does it make you smarter.

There is no such thing as a drug with no side effects. Provigil has been to cause a severe type of rash known as "Stevens Johnson Syndrome", angioedema (swelling of the airways and throat) and hypersensitivity reactions. Moreover, excessive sleepiness and hyperactivity were reported.
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