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'''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 the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder, and narcolepsy. <ref>Provigal (Manufacturer's Website) | http://www.provigil.com/</ref> However, studies have shown that Modafinil may also be useful off-label for alleviating the symptoms of Depression, <ref>PubMed - Modafinil augmentation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor therapy in MDD partial responders with persistent fatigue and sleepiness | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17729016</ref>, Bipolar Disorder, <ref>PubMed - A placebo-controlled evaluation of adjunctive modafinil in the treatment of bipolar depression | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17671288</ref> Parkinson's Disease, <ref>PubMed - Neuroprotective effects of modafinil in a marmoset Parkinson model: behavioral and neurochemical aspects | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16940766</ref> Seasonal Depressive Disorder, <ref>PubMed - Modafinil treatment in patients with seasonal affective disorder/winter depression: an open-label pilot study | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15306145</ref> ADHD, <ref>PubMed - Modafinil improves symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder across subtypes in children and adolescents | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18280848</ref>and various other diseases which cause fatigue as a symptom. The substance has also been used as a doping agent by various athletes due to its effects on physical stimulation. It has recently gained popularity for its use as a smart drug to improve memory and increase productivity.

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	'''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 the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder, and narcolepsy. <ref>Provigal (Manufacturer's Website) \| http://www.provigil.com/</ref> However, studies have shown that Modafinil may also be useful off-label for alleviating the symptoms of Depression, <ref>PubMed - Modafinil augmentation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor therapy in MDD partial responders with persistent fatigue and sleepiness \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17729016</ref>, Bipolar Disorder, <ref>PubMed - A placebo-controlled evaluation of adjunctive modafinil in the treatment of bipolar depression \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17671288</ref> Parkinson's Disease, <ref>PubMed - Neuroprotective effects of modafinil in a marmoset Parkinson model: behavioral and neurochemical aspects \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16940766</ref> Seasonal Depressive Disorder, <ref>PubMed - Modafinil treatment in patients with seasonal affective disorder/winter depression: an open-label pilot study \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15306145</ref> ADHD, <ref>PubMed - Modafinil improves symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder across subtypes in children and adolescents \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18280848</ref>and various other diseases which cause fatigue as a symptom. The substance has also been used as a doping agent by various athletes due to its effects on physical stimulation. It has recently gained popularity for its use as a smart drug to improve memory and increase productivity.		'''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 the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder, and narcolepsy. <ref>Provigal (Manufacturer's Website) \| http://www.provigil.com/</ref> However, studies have shown that Modafinil may also be useful off-label for alleviating the symptoms of Depression, <ref>PubMed - Modafinil augmentation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor therapy in MDD partial responders with persistent fatigue and sleepiness \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17729016</ref>, Bipolar Disorder, <ref>PubMed - A placebo-controlled evaluation of adjunctive modafinil in the treatment of bipolar depression \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17671288</ref> Parkinson's Disease, <ref>PubMed - Neuroprotective effects of modafinil in a marmoset Parkinson model: behavioral and neurochemical aspects \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16940766</ref> Seasonal Depressive Disorder, <ref>PubMed - Modafinil treatment in patients with seasonal affective disorder/winter depression: an open-label pilot study \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15306145</ref> ADHD, <ref>PubMed - Modafinil improves symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder across subtypes in children and adolescents \| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18280848</ref>and various other diseases which cause fatigue as a symptom. The substance has also been used as a doping agent by various athletes due to its effects on physical stimulation. It has recently gained popularity for its use as a smart drug to improve memory and increase productivity.


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