Generic Medication guide:
What is Modalert? When is this product used?
The first and, supposedly, the main use of Modalert is for the management of sleepiness in a neurological disorder named narcolepsy that interferes with the affected individual's normal life making them excessively sleepy or even suddenly fall asleep regardless of the rest they get during the night. However, this disorder is not the only use of the drug; people also buy Modalert to cope with:
- Drowsiness during the night shifts or sleep disturbance associated with the shift-work sleep disorder (SWSD);
- Sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), i.e. short breathing arrests during the night which interfere with the normal night rest;
- Sluggishness and lack of vitality due to the sensitivity to the atmospheric pressure changes;
- Difficulty focusing due to ADHD;
- Chronic fatigue provoked by any neurological condition;
- Lack of energy due to Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis;
- Low productivity due to depression or stress, and so on.
The formulation is also commonly used as a “smart drug”, i.e. since people noticed that it helps to accelerate the speed of thought, improve the ability to focus, and so on, they started using the pills even if they don’t have the direct indications for their use. The product is very popular among people who do not get enough night sleep, people with stressful work and short deadlines, during exams, and so on. Fortunately, to date, no harm had been established in the relation to such officially unapproved uses. And it’s understandable – the formula was developed with the aim to help people with narcolepsy, who basically have to take wakefulness promoting formulations all their life without the harm to their physical and mental health. These people are in general just regular people with normal health except for narcolepsy, a disorder which precise causes and mechanism are still not fully studied. If these individuals can buy generic Modalert and use it constantly without any danger and fear, so can and other people who want to enjoy its cognitive function-enhancing features.
The formulations based on Modafinil and its analog Armodafinil are the healthiest and efficient stimulants available on the market today. They do not induce addiction, any damage to the organs and the mental state, or any long-term changes to the body.
You can find the same medication under the name Modalert, Provigil, and a variety of others because these are generics of the original medication, i.e. the same formulations made by different manufacturers.
Clinical data
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Trade names
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Provigil, Alertec, Modavigil, others
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Pregnancy category
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AU: B3
US: C
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Dependence liability
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Psychological: Very low
Physical: Negligible
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Addiction liability
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Very low to low
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Routes of administration
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By mouth (tablets)
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Legal status
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Legal status
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AU: S4 (Prescription only)
UK: POM (Prescription only)
US: Schedule IV
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Pharmacokinetic data
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Bioavailability
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Not determined due to the aqueous insolubility
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Protein binding
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62%
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Metabolism
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Hepatic
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Elimination half-life |
15 hours (R-enantiomer), 4 hours (S-enantiomer) |
Excretion |
Urine (80%) |
Who must not use Modafinil?
In the paragraph above we told you that the tablets are absolutely safe and cannot cause any damage nevertheless, its use is prohibited for some people. For example, it must not be used by people who have previously used it and suffered from any allergic reactions as it is prohibited to take any medicinal products to which you are allergic to. Besides, the formulation must not be used by:
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women (lactating women can transfer the baby to a formula);
- Individuals with severe heart or cardiovascular disorders including hypertension, and others (in presence of mild conditions – talk a medical specialist first);
- Children and adolescents younger than eighteen;
- People who suffer from liver cirrhosis or other severe liver dysfunction.
If you have any cardiovascular disorder or disease of the liver but are not sure whether they are considered severe and the use of Modalert is contraindicated in them, talk to your physician before you buy Modafinil.
What adverse effects can you experience while using Modalert?
In general, the formulation is well tolerated if taken before noon or one hour before the night shift in SWSD. However, certain adverse effects still can develop, they include:
- Ache in the back;
- Headache;
- Elevated blood pressure (esp. if used along with other stimulants);
- Gastrointestinal tract symptoms (bloating, heartburn, diarrhea, etc.)
- Cold-like symptoms, and others.
These adverse effects are quite mild and if they occur, usually they either go unnoticed or pass quickly. But if you experience allergic reactions, sped up heart rate, swelling, skin rash, if your blood tests come with serious blood picture deviations from norm, and so on (full list on the label and in the guide that comes with the pills), you must immediately quit using the formulation and inform your physician about your symptoms.
The dangerous adverse events are as rare as the mild ones but the likelihood of their development is higher if you already have any disorder of the organ that can be affected, or, for example, if you are allergic to many substances.
Adverse effects detected during placebo-controlled trials of Modafinil in narcolepsy, OSA, and SWD.
Adverse effects
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Modafinil (%)
(n = 934)
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Placebo (%)
(n = 567)
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Headache
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34
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23
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Nausea
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11
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3
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Nervousness
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7
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3
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Rhinitis
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7
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6
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Back Pain
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6
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5
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Diarrhea
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6
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5
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Anxiety
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5
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1
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Dizziness
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5
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4
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Dyspepsia
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5
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4
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Insomnia
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5
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1
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Anorexia
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4
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1
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Dry Mouth
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4
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2
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Pharyngitis
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4
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2
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Chest Pain
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3
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1
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Hypertension
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3
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1
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Abnormal Liver Function
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2
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1
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Constipation
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2
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1
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Depression
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2
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1
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Palpitation
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2
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1
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Paresthesia
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2
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0
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Somnolence
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2
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1
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Tachycardia
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2
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1
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Vasodilatation
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2
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0
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Abnormal Vision
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1
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0
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Agitation
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1
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0
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Asthma
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1
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0
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Chills
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1
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0
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Confusion
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1
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0
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Dyskinesia
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1
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0
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Edema
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1
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0
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Emotional Lability
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1
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0
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Eosinophilia
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1
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0
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Epistaxis
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1
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0
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Flatulence
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1
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0
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Hyperkinesia
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1
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0
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Hypertonia
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1
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0
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Mouth Ulceration
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1
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0
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Sweating
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1
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0
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Taste Perversion
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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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Urine Abnormality
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1
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0
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Vertigo
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1
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0
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With what other agents Modalert must not be used?
If you use any medicinal products, it would be smart to check their compatibility with the new formulation you plan to buy to your health-maintenance routine especially if you have any serious chronic conditions that require uninterrupted therapy with certain medications.
When you buy generic Modafinil, keep in mind that:
- It can contribute to the substantial heart rate and arterial pressure rise when combined with Yohimbine. The risk, although less significant, also arises in the combined use of Modafinil with any other stimulants that can raise the arterial tension.
- The medication lowers the effect of oral contraceptives and extends its effect on a whole month after the last pill was taken so if you don’t plan to get pregnant, you should use barrier contraception instead.
- To avoid a negative impact on the central nervous system you must avoid drinking alcohol while taking the brain function stimulating pills.
Modalert dosage and intake regime
The first rule when using the stimulant that promotes wakefulness especially as potently as Modalert is to use the dosage before the midday. The usual dosage per day is one pill swallowed entirely with a glass of water in the morning or as early as possible. In the case of SWSD, if an individual feels sleepy at the time of their night shift, the tablet must be used an hour prior to the start of the shift.
The use of the formulation before noon is needed to avoid developing insomnia.
If you order Modalert enjoy its features of a “smart pill” and don’t suffer from a chronic sleepiness related to any disorder, you can try using 1⁄2 of the tablet in the morning to test its potency in your case. If you feel that it’s not enough but you don’t suffer from any negative effects, you should take the entire tablet the next time. Please note that you don’t have to take the tablets every day because they do not need equal intervals between the intakes to render the equal effect. A single pill is responsible for the effect that lasts for 10 hours and not more (the complete washing out of the substance from the body happens within 10-15 hours).
As for people with narcolepsy, if they don’t have the prohibitions for use such as severe heart diseases or substantial loss of liver functionality, they can take the medication daily in the dosage of 200 mg a day with potential use of another pill during the day if the single pill is not enough (consult a doctor) every day continuously.
Where can you purchase Modalert cheap?
In order to get the product cheaper and save on the visits to your health care provider for refill Rx, order generic Modalert from this webpage – we offer the lowest prices for the high-quality generics only from the reputable drug makers such as Sun Pharma.
Modalert shipping
Your order with Modalert pills will be shipped to any corner of the world including the countries it is sold with Rx only, i.e. the U.S., Australia, UK, and so on. The delivery takes from 7 to 25 days.
Free prescription
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