Provigil and pregnancy
Provigil and Pregnancy.
The main purpose of prescribing Provigil is to help people fight their sleep disorders. Like with some other medicines, there has been no study performed on humans, to check whether it is safe to use during pregnancy. However, studies performed on animals have proved, that this medicine is not safe to use during pregnancy.
There is a system in the United States, which classifies the possible risks a medication can do to a fetus. Provigl is a category C medicine, which just means that there was no studies performed on humans, but it is potentially dangerous for animals.
Therefore, if you are about to have a baby, or thinking about having a baby in the future, consult your doctor for better understanding all risks and benefits in your particular case.
Overdose of Provigil
The question we are asked sometimes, if it is possible to overdose taking Provigil?
Yes, it is, Provigil can be overdosed, like many other medicines, if taken 1000-1600 mg instead of 200 mg.
The effects from overdose can be:
- nausea, insomnia
- high blood pressure, chest pain
- anxiety, irritability and confusion
This is not a full list of possible symptoms, therefore if overdose happens, you need to seek medical help as soon as possible.
Depression
Depression is becoming a very serious problem in a modern society. We have a very hectic life, so there is no time left to rest and have a much needed break. We are always busy thinking about something, worrying about lots of things, so even at night time we don’t get a proper rest. That kind of lifestyle make us an easy target for many diseases.
Depression currently is on top of other diseases, spreading very fast even in very young people. Therefore may people seek medical help to provide them with a proper treatment.
One of the medicines widely prescribed for the depression is Provigil generic. It’s proved itself to be very effective for those fighting the depression.
Provigil for Apathy
One of the most common symptoms of patients with Alzheimer’s disease is apathy.
Apathy effects about 70% of patients in all stages of this disease. Apathy also effects people with dementia, and it causes impairment within patients and a creates stress for their caregivers. Apathy is commonly mistaken for depression.
Doctors have become very interested in Provigil for the treatment of apathy. One of the reasons is that Provigil goes very well with other medications, and this is always a concern for elderly patients who often take a lot of medication.
Some researches feel that Provigil could potentially very effective for those who are not responded well to the antidepressants’ treatment.
There is another study happening at this time, testing the effect of Provigil in stroke victims.