Generic Medication guide:
What is the medicinal product sold as Artvigil and when is it appointed?
The formulation you can purchase when looking for Artvigil is alternatively called Armod, Nuvigil, Armodafinil, and so on. The reason the same medication is available under different names is that the exclusive patent of its developer is expired and other manufacturers can make the same substance but market it under other commercial names. Thus, if you want to buy Artvigil at the cheapest price, do not look at the trademark, it doesn’t matter. What matters is the name of the active agent that must be always written below the commercial name and is Armodafinil.
The active ingredient of the formulation, Armodafinil, is an analog of another artificially synthesized compound, Modafinil. The substances share almost the same formula with the difference that Armodafinil is newer and has a longer time of effect with the use of the lower dosage. Both these substances are brain function stimulants designed to help people with a rare neurological disorder of an unknown cause, narcolepsy, stay awake and have no sleepiness attacks during the day. Without these substances, the individuals affected by narcolepsy cannot live a normal life - it doesn’t matter how much they sleep during the night, during the day they literally fall asleep anywhere at any time because of the disorder. Alternatively, they can use amphetamines which had been actually used as the main therapy for the condition before the creation of Modafinil but they simply cannot be compared to the newer medications – the modern ones are a thousand times safer as they do not cause addiction and any negative and especially permanent as in case with amphetamines effect on the brain.
Although Armodafinil was primarily developed for narcolepsy management, it is also used to bear with sleepiness in people who have night shifts and those do not get sufficient night rest due to apnea (temporary respiratory arrest during the night that causes micro-awakenings).
These are the approved cases of the medication use but people around the world use it also to cope with:
- Drowsiness and apathy associated with depression;
- Chronic fatigue syndrome;
- Inability to focus due to ADHD;
- Lack of energy due to weather change (meteorological sensitivity);
- Sleepiness not caused by any disorders, and so on.
These are so-called off-label uses. They are not legally approved but since the medication has a low addiction and recreational use potential as well as minimum effect on the body as a whole, these uses are not strictly controlled and thousands of people around the world buy generic Artvigil on a regular basis.
Clinical data
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Trade names
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Nuvigil, Artvigil, Armod, Armodafinil, others
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Pregnancy category
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C (contraindicated)
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Dependence development
potential
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Low
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Routes of administration
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Oral
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Legal status
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Legal status
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AU: S4 (Prescription only)
US: Schedule IV (Rx-only)
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Legal status
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Metabolism
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Liver
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Elimination half-life
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12-15 hours
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Excretion
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Urine (as metabolites)
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Contraindications for Artvigil use
Although the formulation is quite safe to use even for long periods of time as shown by practice, for some people it can be harmful. Thus, it is contraindicated, to take the formulation for individuals who:
- Have an allergy to the main active agent of the formulation of the additional substances;
- Have a history of heart or vessels disorders particularly if they were associated with stimulants;
- Are diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver.
You must not buy Armodafinil for a child or use it when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The formulation is also not encouraged to be combined with certain medications and substances. You can find out more about these interactions in the respective section of this guide.
Can Artvigil be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women?
No, the formulation must not be used by women who expect a baby or breastfeed because these groups of patients are in general not recommended to take any medicines unless their life is in danger as any medicinal products have a potential to interfere with the fetus or the baby development.
What negative effects can occur during the use of Artvigil?
The management of sleepiness with the formulation is rarely associated with any negative effects under the condition the advised dosage and time of the drug intake regimen are followed. Nevertheless, the official instruction contains the list of the following possible adverse effects:
- Pain in the back;
- Headache;
- Nausea;
- Stuffy nose;
- Diarrhea;
- Anxiety;
- Lightheadedness;
- Digestive tract disorders (heartburn, bloating, etc.)
- Inability to fall asleep.
These adverse effects are usually transient and are not severe. However, there is a possibility of potentially life-threatening disorders development such as:
- Severe allergic rash;
- Allergic swelling of the face, tongue, etc.;
- Severe liver function impairment;
- Blood compound disorder;
- Ulceration of the oral mucosa;
- Flushes;
- Troubled breathing;
- Dark urine, and others.
In case of any of the dangerous adverse effects development, seek medical assistance immediately and stop taking Artvigil pills.
Side effects in the clinical trials of Artvigil
Side effect
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NUVIGIL (%)
N=645
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Placebo (%)
N=445
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Headache
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17
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9
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Nausea
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7
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3
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Dizziness
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5
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2
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Insomnia
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5
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1
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Anxiety
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4
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1
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Diarrhea
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4
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2
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Dry Mouth
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4
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1
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Depression
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2
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0
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Dyspepsia
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2
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0
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Fatigue
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2
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1
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Palpitations
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2
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1
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Rash
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2
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0
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Upper Abdominal Pain
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2
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1
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Agitation
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1
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0
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Anorexia
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1
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0
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Constipation
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1
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0
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Contact Dermatitis
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1
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0
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Decreased Appetite
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1
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0
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Depressed Mood
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1
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0
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Disturbance In Attention
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1
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0
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Dyspnea
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1
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0
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Hyperhydrosis
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1
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0
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Increased Gamma-Glutamyltransferase
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1
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0
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Increased Heart Rate
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1
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0
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Influenza-Like Illness
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1
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0
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Loose Stools
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1
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0
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Migraine
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1
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0
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Nervousness
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1
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0
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Pain
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1
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0
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Paresthesia
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1
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0
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Polyuria
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1
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0
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Pyrexia
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1
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0
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Seasonal Allergy
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1
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0
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Thirst
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1
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0
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Tremor
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1
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0
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Vomiting
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1
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0
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Artvigil dosage
The standard dosage when you buy generic Armodafinil under whatever name is 150 mg. The single pill a day is usually sufficient to stay awake for 10 hours for people with narcolepsy and of course, for people with the less intense sleepiness episodes due to other disorders.
To avoid sleepless nights, the tablets must be taken before noon, preferably, before breakfast. However, people with narcolepsy can take an additional dosage around noon. People with other disorders or those who want to use it as a cognitive function enhancer in insufficient rest can start using the pills from a half of the dosage, i.e. half of the pill a day and take the regular dosage only if the cut dosage is insufficient.
Worth noting that, only individuals with narcolepsy and OSA need to take the formulation every day. People without any disorders or with drowsiness associated with shift work sleep disorder do not have to take the tablets pills daily. It is sufficient for them to take the pill on the day they feel that they need a boost of their energy, after a sleepless night, or before a night shift. The medication doesn’t have a cumulative effect so there is no reason to take the pills on the days you don’t need to improve your productivity, focus, energy, and so on. Fortunately, it doesn’t cause withdrawal either so you won’t have a ricochet increased sluggishness or lack of energy.
What medicines negatively interact with Artvigil?
Before you order Artvigil, make sure to verify with your physician that you don’t use any substances which effect can be influenced by this stimulant or vice versa:
- It is contraindicated to take Yohimbine when you use Armodafinil as it can provoke a life-threatening elevation of the heart rate and arterial pressure.
- The formulation influences the birth control tablets based on estrogen, i.e. the simultaneous use without the use of barrier contraception significantly increases the chances of an unplanned pregnancy. Please note that the effect of Artvigil is maintained within a month after you stopped using it.
- The negative effect on the nervous system is possible if the formulation is combined with alcohol.
- The use of any other stimulants along with the medication, especially the ones that increase the blood pressure, renders a risk of heart symptoms and elevated blood pressure.
Where is it better to buy Artvigil?
The formulation is sold with Rx in some countries and over-the-counter in others. We offer you to order generic Artvigil at a low price and without Rx as we operate from the country this product is not as controlled as, for instance, in the U.S. where 99% of medicines are Rx-only.
Artvigil shipping
We offer Artvigil shipping to the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and so on within 7-25 days. Orders over $170 are shipped via standard mail for free.
Free prescription
Our doctor prescribes online for free, and there is no doctor’s consultation fee.
Discrete packaging
All orders arrive in discrete unmarked parcels. We leave the shipment description blank.
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