Provigil Dangers
Provigil is a brand name of medication used to treat sleeping disorders that cause a person to feel sleepy when well rested. The generic name for Provigil is modafinil and it is used to treat such conditions as sleep apnea, narcolepsy and the disorder referred to as "shift-work sleep disorder," however, it does treat other conditions and disorders as prescribed by a physician. Dangers associated with the use of Provigil may be either mild or severe side effects.
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Mild Side Effects
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The mild side effects of Provigil do not require immediate medical attention unless persisting for more than a couple of days or worsening in a short span of time. Common, mild side effects include nervousness, headaches, upset stomachs, diarrhea and nausea not followed by vomiting. An additional side effect is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep. These side effects typically go away in a few days.
Severe Side Effects
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Severe side effects of Provigil and modafinil include anxiety, chest pain, breathing problems, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure episodes, severe mood swings, suicidal thoughts, vomiting, chills, fever, skin blisters, sore throat, tremors and allergic reactions like rashes and swelling. Severe side effects should be reported to a physician immediately. Persons taking Provigil experiencing these side effects are urged to discontinue use until directed otherwise by a physician.
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Danger Prevention
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To prevent dangerous side effects of Provigil, it is important to notify the prescribing physician of conditions or other medications that may interfere with Provigil and cause dangerous side effects. Conditions that should be reported to a physician include liver and kidney disease, allergic reactions to other foods, drugs and dyes, or family or personal history of mental disorders. Additionally women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should not use Provigil because of the dangers the medication present to the infant or fetus.
Drug Interaction
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Danger arises when Provigil is used with certain other medications. To prevent these dangers, Provigil should not be used with MAO inhibitors, amphetamines, methylphenidates and pemolines. Provigil users should be advised of potential dangers from use of Provigil with warfarins, antifungals, hormone birth control methods and propranolols, in addition to certain other medications.
Danger of Addiction
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Because it is a controlled substance, Provigil has the potential to become addictive when used both appropriately and inappropriately. Feeling the need to take Provigil more often or in larger doses than prescribed by a physician is a sign that you or others may be abusing Provigil. Symptoms of abuse should be reported to a physician immediately.
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