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Brand Names:
Alertec, Modiodal, Provigil
Generic Name: Modafinil
What is Modafinil?
Modafinil is an anti-narcoleptic medication used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep disorders such as narcolepsy or sleep apnea. It is sometimes used off-label to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); and treatment of fatigue in MS and other disorders.
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Reasons Taken
3 patients in the community are taking or have taken Modafinil.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | 66% |
| General health | 1 | 33% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Modafinil or how long patients were taking Modafinil before stopping.