Modafinil (2-((diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl)acetamide) is described as an atypical stimulant and is a putative cognition enhancer for schizophrenia, but the precise mechanisms of action remain unclear.

Modafinil, often sold under the name 'Provigil', is a wakefulness-promoting drug used to treat excessive sleeping in conditions such as narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea. However, some also use ...

Opiate addiction is characterized by high rates of relapse even after long periods of abstinence, requiring new relapse-prevention treatments that do not have abuse potential. Recently, clinical ...

Prescriptions for the narcolepsy drug modafinil have rapidly increased in recent years, and most of this increase is due to off-label use, according to a new study. Because much of this use is among ...

A new systematic review shows that modafinil does indeed confer significant cognitive benefits in certain groups and with certain tasks, including decision-making and planning. The drug modafinil was ...

Good news, overachieving students, ADHD-havers, Limitless fans, and pillheads everywhere: A meta-analysis of the data on "smart drug" modafinil has found that yes, it's safe, and yes, it's effective ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The sleep-fighting medication modafinil may boost the brain power of weary surgeons, but doesn't help their operating skills in a simulator, a new report shows. While the ...

Although the Harvard and Oxford researchers who performed the comprehensive review of the drug and its side effects aren't sure about long-term use, they did indicate the drug is safe to take in the ...

Modalert, a popular brand of the nootropic drug modafinil, has gained significant recognition for its ability to promote wakefulness and enhance cognitive function. If you’re interested in where to ...

McMaster University researchers Dena Zeraatkar and Tyler Pitre have found that the drug solriamfetol is the most effective treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) for people with obstructive ...

CHICAGO - A so-called "smart drug" popular with young people may carry more of an addiction risk than thought, a small government study suggests. Scans of 10 healthy men showed that the prescription ...

The story of this amazing drug starts when it was first manufactured as an experimental remedy for narcolepsy, a disorder that is associated with falling asleep in the daytime. However, this ...