Narcolepsy is a neurological state that affects your control of
wakefulness. It may force people to fall asleep (or even faint)
several times during a day.
Sleep apnea affects the tongue muscles of an individual and
may block an airway with no possibility of breathing.
Shift work sleep disorder is associated with a circadian rhythm
and occurs in people who work night shifts.In fact, modafinil has 3 typical medical uses. It is prescribed to
patients who suffer from narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and
shift work sleep disorder:
Used as an adjunctive therapy, modafinil successfully reduces
sleepiness in patients with the above health conditions and
diminishes other negative effects related to these disorders [ 2 ].
This drug is well known for its off-label uses and can be administered
by healthy people. It is used as a cognitive booster able to enhance
memory and attention, increase productivity and creativity, and
elevate mood [ 6 ].
Modafinil also shows benefits at treating jet lag effects, depression,
cerebral palsy, bipolar affective disorder, post-chemotherapy
cognitive impairment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and
many others.
This neuroenhancer is widely used by astronauts and the military to
withstand long and exhausting missions.
Scientists don’t know the modafinil’s exact mechanism of action.
They claim that it increases the levels of glutamate, histamine, and