Modvigil 200 is a brand name for the drug modafinil. People with narcolepsy, OSAHS, or shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) take modafinil to stay awake during the day. For people with narcolepsy who are too sleepy during the day (EDS), modafinil is the first drug that is recommended. Many people with narcolepsy have said they could handle it well, and most of the side effects are mild to average. But patients need to be checked on a regular basis to see how their symptoms are getting better, how well they can handle the medicine, and to find the best therapeutic dose for controlling narcolepsy. Narcolepsy can also be treated with amphetamines, methylphenidate, sodium oxybate, and armodafinil. Also, patients should get enough sleep and stay away from booze and other drugs that slow down the central nervous system (CNS) that could make them less awake.
