NUVIGIL- THE SMART DRUG (ITS BENEFITS, DOSING INFORMATION, PRECAUTIONS, AND SIDE EFFECTS)

How do you feel when you get up from a good night sleep? Isn’t it refreshing? But, this isn’t always the case. A good sleep is really less affordable given the amount of pressure and stress in today’s world. When you don’t get a good night time sleep, you tend to fall asleep during the day. Nuvigil, a smart drug, helps one to treat extreme sleepiness and keep one’s mind motivated and energized.

This blog will help you understand what Nuvigil is, its benefits, how to use it, precautions and its side effects.

So, let’s start!

WHAT IS NUVIGIL? WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Nuvigil is one of the effect smart drugs that help people to get rid of excessive daytime sleepiness and tiredness. This is a brand name under the generic Armodafinil. Armodafinil received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June, 2007. 

The uses of Nuvigil are as follows:

One, it helps to treat excessive sleepiness in people caused by narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder.

Two, it helps to bring a positive and brighter mood in people. It also helps in improving the mood of people who are suffering from depression or anxiety.

Three, it also helps to improve the memory power of a person, enhance creativity, and improve the reasoning skills and abilities.

Note that you must not use this drug to hold off your sleep if you are not suffering from any sleeping disorder.

If you are interested in purchasing this product, you may buy Nuvigil online from any online medication store.

HOW TO USE THIS DRUG?

·         First, consult a doctor and follow all of his instructions very carefully. Do not take too high of a dose or too less of a dose than prescribed. Also, do not consume this drug for a longer time than prescribed.

·         The narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea patients should take this drug either in the morning or in the early afternoon. Never take this drug later in the day as it may cause sleep disturbances.

·         If you work in nightshifts, take it an hour before the start of your shift. Those who work in rotational shifts must talk to a doctor regarding the dosage and time consumption of this drug.

·         It is an oral pill that you can take either with food or without food.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·         Armodafinil has addictive properties. So, it has greater potential to be misused. Do not give it away to any person (especially a former drug addict). Its abuse can be very dangerous to your health. It can even result in death.

·         Keep it away from children and animals. Keep track of the pills in each of the bottles that you own.

·         Store it at room temperature away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.  Do not keep it in the washroom.

·         Avoid driving and other such activities that require mental alertness until you know how this drug is affecting you. This drug has the ability to impair your thinking and reactions.

·          Children under the age of 18 years are not approved to use this drug.

·         If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this pill. It is unknown if Armodafinil affects an unborn baby.

·         Also, it is not known if Armodafinil can pass through breast milk and affect a nursing infant. It is advised that the breastfeeding mothers consult a doctor and take this pill only if the doctor prescribes it.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS DRUG

The commonly reported side effects of this drug are headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, upset stomach, nervousness, anxiety etc.

Some of the serious side effects of this drug on the occurrence of which you must immediately contact a doctor include an allergic reaction like hives, rashes, itching/swelling of tongue/throat/face, severe dizziness, trouble breathing etc.

This is not a complete list of side effects of this drug. If you happen to experience any other side effect to this drug, talk to a doctor immediately.