Provigil dosage
There has been a number of tests done to understand what is more efficient – to take one tablet of Provigil every day or take small portions of this medicine during the day. It is known that Provigil works its best within two hours after taking it, but the sleepiness, the main symptom of narcolepsy, lasts a day.
Small doses are proven to be more effective, than 1 dose in a morning. It keeps people awake during the day and reduces the sleepiness in the evening.
However, each of these methods of taking this medicine is tolerated well, so choose the one that suits your needs.
Post-chemotherapy treatment and use of Provigil
Provigil is mainly used to release the symptoms of sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder. However the number of people using Provogil off label is increasing rapidly.
Provigil has been prescribed by some doctors for post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment, which is also can be called a “chemo-brain” effect.
In a few studies done over the recent years to understand how Provigil works, it’s been confirmed that it can help to minimize memory issue and problems with alertness. There is a hope that this medicine can people who have breast cancer, and have that effect.
Mental performance with Provigil
Provigil is a medication, that is used for the narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder and sleep apnea treatment. It is still very little known what effects it makes on fatigues treatment? Does it improve the performance, low due to the luck of sleep, even in young and healthy individuals.
In a recent test on 40 military subjects, which were given amphetamine 20 mg, placebo, Provigil 300 mg in 96 hours of no sleep and work, volunteers have had better results with amphetamine and Provigil, when compared to placebo. Mood, reaction, memory – all improved.
Provigil, however, has much less side effects, than amphetamines.
How Provigil works
Provigil works on areas of the brain, responsible for the sleep/wake cycle. It improves alertness in people, although not to normal level. Provigil is most effective in about two hours after taking a tablet.
It is still not exactly known how Provigil works, but it is thought it acts on dopamine system.
Low doses of Provigil increase the brains ability to process information quicker, and it does not cause anxiety, unlike with other stimulants. The side effects only happen in about 5% of people, which is quite low.