Generic Name: Armodafinil
Active ingredients:
Armodafinil
Inactive ingredients:
anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, povidone, and
pregelatinized starch.
Waklert
is a prescription drug that helps in improving the cognitive functions in
individuals. It makes an individual’s mind active and well functioning all
throughout the day. It has been approved by FDA to reduce
extreme sleepiness in people with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea,
and shift work sleep disorder. It helps people to stay awake during their work
hours and work efficiently. This drug is a modified version of Modafinil
(Provigil). Therefore, a smaller dose of Waklert is twice as strong and
effective as Modafinil.
HOW TO CONSUME IT?
Always remember to consult a doctor before consuming this
medication. Your doctor can prescribe the right dose according to your medical
condition and your response to the treatment. Below given are some general
guidelines for the consumption of Waklert:
• You may take it
with or without food.
• A standard dosage
of 150 mg pill is to be taken orally in the morning or in the early afternoon.
This drug has quite a long half-life. If you take this pill in the morning, you
can experience the benefits of this medication all day long. Taking it later in
the day may lead to insomnia as you are more likely to awake at night.
• Those working in
shifts can take this pill about an hour prior to the start of the work shift.
• You may
experience withdrawal symptoms if you suddenly stop using this pill after
having taken it for a long time. Consult your doctor when you experience such
symptoms.
• Store it at room
temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Keep track of the
pills in each of the bottles that you own. Do not let it get in the hands of
children or animals. Never share it with other people especially someone with a
history of drug addiction or drug abuse. Misuse of this medication can lead to
addiction, abuse or death.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• If you are
pregnant or planning to get pregnant, consult a doctor before consuming this
medication. It is not known whether Armodafinil harms an unborn baby. Discuss
all the risks and benefits of consuming the medication during pregnancy.
• It is also not
known the effects of Armodafinil on a nursing infant. Discuss the risks
associated with consumption of Armodafinil during breastfeeding.
• Children under
the age of 17 years should not receive Armodafinil.
• Keep a list of
all the products that you are currently on like the prescribed drugs,
non-prescribed drugs, vitamins, and herbal products. Show this list to the
doctor before consuming this medication. It will ensure whether the drugs
safely interact with Armodafinil.
ITS SIDE EFFECTS
Waklert is generally well-tolerated among adults and is
considered to be fairly safe. There are some side effects that tend to be mild
in nature. They include a headache, nausea, nervousness, dizziness, fatigue,
and other stomach issues.
Consult a doctor immediately if you experience any of the
following rare but serious side effects:
Hives; difficulty in breathing; swelling of lips, tongue,
face, and throat etc.
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