Pravigil

Were you looking for information about Provigil? Pravigil is a common misspelling of Provigil.
 
Provigil® (modafinil) is a medicine licensed to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder (SWSD). It is used to help people with these conditions stay awake, but it is not known exactly how this drug works. Provigil comes in tablet form and is available by prescription only. Before your healthcare provider prescribes you this medication, be sure to let him or her know if you are pregnant, have heart problems, or have high blood pressure.
 
(Click Provigil to learn more about the uses, effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects of this medication. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Provigil.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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