Day time sleepiness can become a major obstacle for people working day shifts. Daytime sleepiness can be due to tired people doing night shifts or even due to various disorders. Disease and various disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea etc. associate daytime sleepiness and to treat such disorders, Modafinil works like a saviour.

What Is Modafinil? 

Modafinil is a drug which stimulates various neuroreceptors in the brain. It helps in stimulating dopamine, histamine and various other chemicals present in the brain which helps in promoting wakefulness. 

Are There Any Side Effects Of Modafinil?

Every medicine or drug comes with various side effects. Side effects include:

• Headache 
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Depression 

One with high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, liver problems should be very cautious while taking modafinil. People may get allergic reactions, skin rashes and also chest pain .

How to overcome addiction?

• It has less potential of addiction but can be addictive if used more than required. It does not cause a very high euphoric feeling but can cause hallucinations.
• Use it with a prescription. Students take this medicine while studying and to increase work productivity.
• If consumed in higher doses or when not needed people may feel dependent. They may experience withdrawal symptoms such as depression, nausea and sleepiness and fatigue.

What is the required dosage?

Doctor supervision is very important. Do not consume this drug when not required.100mg-200 mg of Modafinil taken once daily in the morning after a meal is instructed by doctors. Do not overdose. Overdose may lead to problematic health, Insomnia, sleepiness disorders etc.

Conclusion 

Modafinil may not be very addictive but it has a potential for dependency. Students should not take it without doctor’s supervision. Higher dosage may lead to sleeping problems. Do not consume this drug along with alcohol or any other drug. Be responsible and do not take it if not required.