This is an unofficial archive of PsychonautWiki as of 2025-08-11T15:14:44Z. Content on this page may be outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate. Please refer to the original page for the most up-to-date information.
Modafinil: Difference between revisions
>Oskykins |
>Oskykins No edit summary |
||
| Line 55: | Line 55: | ||
'''Modafinil''' ('''Provigil, Alertec, Modavigil''') is a wakefulness promoting agent (eugeroic) used to enhance cognition, reduce fatigue, and increase alertness. It is approved by the United States' Food and Drug Administration for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder, and narcolepsy. <ref>Provigal (Manufacturer's Website) | http://www.provigil.com/</ref> | '''Modafinil''' ('''Provigil, Alertec, Modavigil''') is a wakefulness promoting agent (eugeroic) used to enhance cognition, reduce fatigue, and increase alertness. It is approved by the United States' Food and Drug Administration for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder, and narcolepsy. <ref>Provigal (Manufacturer's Website) | http://www.provigil.com/</ref> | ||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||
| Line 97: | Line 96: | ||
*In the United States, Modafinil is a Schedule IV controlled substance. It is illegal to buy, sell, or possess the drug without a prescription or DEA license. <ref>Placement of Modafinil Into Schedule IV - U.S. Department of Justice | http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/rules/1999/fr0127.htm</ref> | *In the United States, Modafinil is a Schedule IV controlled substance. It is illegal to buy, sell, or possess the drug without a prescription or DEA license. <ref>Placement of Modafinil Into Schedule IV - U.S. Department of Justice | http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/rules/1999/fr0127.htm</ref> | ||
*Modafinil is listed as a Schedule F prescription drug in Canada, meaning it can be prescribed for human and veterinary use. <ref>National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities - Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1184 — Modafinil) | http://napra.ca/Content_Files/Files/FDR-Project1184-Modafinil-Oct122006.pdf</ref> | *Modafinil is listed as a Schedule F prescription drug in Canada, meaning it can be prescribed for human and veterinary use. <ref>National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities - Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1184 — Modafinil) | http://napra.ca/Content_Files/Files/FDR-Project1184-Modafinil-Oct122006.pdf</ref> | ||
===See Also=== | ===See Also=== | ||