What is Modafinil used for Damian Alexander, MD discusses What is Modafinil used for

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rmNrydlls
In this video I will discus
What is Modafinil used for
Modafinil is used in the treatment of narcolepsy, cataplexy,
Obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder, idiopathic hypersomnia and
Other disorders characterized by hypersomnia or excessive sleepiness
Modafinil is extensively used off-label for:
Sleep suppression, combating sleep unrelated general fatigue (tired with enough sleep),
Treating ADHD & ADD, as an aid to antidepressants, for increased energy,
And also to improve cognitive functions like concentration, mental endurance and memory
Modafinil is also used off-label for many other situations, including
Opiate and cocaine addiction, Parkinson's Disease or schizophrenia,
But, these uses are for the most part unsubstantiated
In most situations,
I would advise against using Modafinil
But I believe many will try it anyway so you might as well have an idea of what to expect
Modafinil is best known under
the trade name of Provigil®
It has become accepted as the leading product for the treatment of narcolepsy,
Sleeping in the daytime, cataplexy and a few other disorders involving the sleep-wake cycle
But many have found it useful for helping them undertake intellectual work
The nature of the stimulation induced by Modafinil
Is distinctly different from that produced by other stimulants
Being characterized by a particularly