Provigil
Brand Name: Provigil
Active Ingredient:   modafinil
Strength(s): 100mg and 200mg
Dosage Form(s):   Tablets
Company Name:    Cephalon, Inc.
Availability:         Prescription only, Schedule IV Controlled Substance
*Date Approved by the FDA:   December 24, 1998

What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?

Tell your doctor or health care provider if you:

  • have any heart conditions, (including valve problems, irregular heart beat, recent heart attack, or unstable chest pain)
  • have a history of mental illness
  • have liver problems
  • you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
  • Review all medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription, because certain other medications can interact with Provigil.

What are some possible side effects of Provigil? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Provigil. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)  

  • Headache
  • Infection
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Feeling anxious
  • Trouble sleeping

For more detailed information about Provigil, ask your health care provider.

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Date Posted: 2/23/99
Revised: 11/16/00