Provigil or modafinil is a prescription drug used for the treatment of narcolepsy. What's so great about it? It not only enhances the wakefulness and alertness for narcoleptics, but it also reduces excessive daytime sleepiness and anxiety. However, just like any other medications, provigil has a number of cons related to side effects that it may cause.
The many side effects caused by Provigil have been studied in clinical trials. People who have took Provigil reported having the following side effects:
- headache
- nausea
- diarrhea
- insomnia
- heartburn
- flu-like symptoms
- dry mouth
- Nosebleeds
- eye/vision problems
- sore throat
Furthermore, The European Medicines Agency has banned the use of modafinil for patients with high blood pressure due to cardiovascular risks. In 2009, Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, created a study and determined that Provigil causes changes in the pleasure center of the brain, which can ultimately lead to habit and addiction.
So does Provigil still sound ideal for narcoleptics? Although it may seem that there are so many side effects linked to the medication, it benefits people with narcolepsy more than it can hurt them. They may experience dreadful side effects, but I'm sure its a risk they're willing to take.
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