Modafinil

Generic name: modafinil [ moe-DAF-i-nil ]
Brand name: Provigil
Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 200 mg)
Drug class:CNS stimulants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 13, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is modafinil?

Modafinil is a medication that promotes wakefulness.

Modafinil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder.

Modafinil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use modafinil if you have ever had an allergic reaction or skin rash while taking modafinil or armodafinil (Nuvigil).

Modafinil can cause skin reactions that may be severe enough to need treatment in a hospital. Stop taking this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have a skin rash or hives, blisters or peeling, mouth sores, trouble breathing or swallowing, fever, swelling in your legs, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or eyes, or swelling in your face.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction or skin rash while taking modafinil or armodafinil (Nuvigil).

To make sure modafinil is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• angina (chest pain);