How To Get A Prescription For Modafinil

Modafinil’s popularity increases year by year. Many people use it for its off-label uses to boost cognitive function and improve their productivity. However, in most of the countries in the world (except a few) it is required to obtain a prescription first in order to buy the smart drug. How would one go about obtaining a prescription for Modafinil? We will discuss that in this article.

What Is Modafinil?

Modafinil is a prescription medication used to treat people who feel overly sleepy during the day due to a sleep disorder. Its effect on the brain is a nootropic, meaning it increases the brain’s cognitive function. It is usually prescribed to sufferers of narcolepsy; however, it is also an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, as well as the general sleepiness from working too late or too long.

Modafinil was discovered A Brief Introduction To Modafinilto enhance the production of numerous critical neurotransmitters in the brain, including histamine, dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, in a significant way. It has a massive impact on people’s ability to stay awake and alert for long periods

Modafinil’s use has expanded as it is now used to treat memory loss due to dementia, ADHD, jet lag, and weariness induced by lengthy work hours or diseases as it progressively became known for its mood-brightening and memory-enhancing properties, as well as its waking effects.

Today it is used by students, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are looking for a boost in focus and productivity.

Benefits of Modafinil:

• Sharp Memory
• Long-lasting improved memory (12 hours)
• Better cognitive functions
• Heightened productivity
• And many more benefits.

Safety Notes

Side Effects

Common side effects may be:

A Stuffy And Runny Nose, Indigestion, Backache, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Nervousness, Anxious Feelings, Lack of Appetite, and Dry Mouth.

Caffeine can also this medication’s negative effects worse. Avoid drinking significant amounts of caffeine-containing beverages (coffee, tea, colas), eating large amounts of chocolate, or taking caffeine-containing nonprescription products.

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

rash, blisters, peeling skin, mouth sores, hives, itching, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, chest pain, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat, frenzied, abnormally excited mood, hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), anxiety, depression, thinking about killing or harming yourself.

Precautions

Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any allergies or if you are allergic to Modafinil or Armodafinil before taking it. Because the drug may include some inactive chemicals that may cause allergic reactions or problems, it’s critical to inform your pharmacist or doctor if you have any sensitivities.

Before taking Modafinil, tell your doctor about any past medical disorders you’ve had treated, especially if they involved the heart, such as an irregular heartbeat, a mitral valve problem, a heart attack, an enlarged heart, or chest pain.

Do not consume alcohol or use marijuana with Modafinil because it might make you dizzy.

What is Modafinil Prescribed for?

To get a prescription for Modafinil, the first thing one should know is what it is prescribed for. As we mentioned above Modafinil was first prescribed for the treatment of narcolepsy as early as 1998 in the U.S. Later in 2003 it got prescribed for people suffering from shift work sleep disorder and obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea.

There have been instances where people have been prescribed Modafinil for ADHD and Depression. There have also been studies that suggest the smart drug may be a useful and safer treatment for ADHD than the more commonly prescribed drug Adderall. However, getting a prescription for Modafinil for the treatment of ADHD and depression is way less common and varies a bit from country to country.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep attacks. Regardless of the circumstances, people with narcolepsy find it difficult to stay awake for long periods. Narcolepsy can cause a lot of problems in daily routines.  Narcolepsy is sometimes accompanied by a lack of muscular tone (cataplexy), which can be triggered by strong emotions. Type 1 narcolepsy is narcolepsy that occurs as a result of cataplexy. Type 2 narcolepsy is narcolepsy that does not cause cataplexy.

There is no current cure for Narcolepsy. Medications and lifestyle modifications can help people control the symptoms. Studies have shown that Modafinil increases the ability of people with Narcolepsy to stay awake

Sleep ApneaSleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing is disrupted while they are sleeping. Untreated sleep apnea causes people to stop breathing periodically during the night, often hundreds of times. Sleep apnea can lead to a variety of health issues, including hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, cardiomyopathy (enlargement of the heart muscle tissue), heart failure, diabetes, and heart attacks if not treated. Sleep apnea, if left untreated, can lead to occupational impairment, work-related accidents, and motor vehicle crashes, as well as academic underachievement in children and adolescents. Modafinil has been used to promote daytime wakefulness in people suffering from sleep apnea.

Shift-Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD)

A shift-work sleep disorder (SWSD) is a sleep condition that primarily affects those who work outside of the standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday. Most people’s internal body clocks, or circadian rhythms, are disrupted by shift work patterns. SWSD makes it difficult to transition to a new sleep/wake schedule, causing substantial problems falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleeping when you want to. In the United States, about 20% of the full-time workforce is involved in shift employment. People that suffer from SWSD have a higher probability of accidents and work-related errors, Irritability, or mood problems. Also more prone to poor coping skills and impaired social functioning. Furthermore, a higher chance of health-related issues — including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and metabolic problems and drug and alcohol dependency. Treatment with Modafinil has been shown safe and results in a significant reduction in sleepiness associated with a shift-work sleep disorder.

How to get a prescription for Modafinil

So you know what Modafinil is prescribed for, the steps of getting a prescription are pretty straightforward. Although there’s no guarantee. The first step is to go see your doctor. If you suffer from any of the sleep disorders above then it should be pretty easy. If you do not have papers that show that you suffer from sleep apnea or narcolepsy then the doctor may want to do some tests before giving you a prescription. However, if you don’t have narcolepsy or sleep apnea, you may get a prescription if your job requires you to work in shifts and you can explain how this negatively affects your work and health. Some doctors may ask for confirmation from your employer on this.  As mentioned before, in some countries Modafinil can be prescribed for ADHD and depression. You can mention Modafinil to your doctor and see what he says. Make sure to do your research beforehand so you understand and can explain how the drug can safely and effectively treat the symptoms you’re experiencing.   Most importantly, be honest when describing your symptoms. Be polite, being demanding is not going to increase your chances of getting a prescription. Answer any questions you get in your own words.

Final Thoughts

Now, even after all of this, there’s no guarantee you’re going to obtain a prescription. Although understanding what it is prescribed for and how it would help treat your symptoms would increase the likelihood of getting a prescription.  Anyways, sometimes a doctor may still be hesitant or consider prescribing Modafinil only as a last resort. If this is the case you could go see another doctor and get a second opinion.