Provigil is a relatively new prescription drug that is used to treat such sleep disorders as narcolepsy, shift work disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This drug, manufactured by Cephalon, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused by these various sleep disorders.
At this point in time, Provigil is only approved for use in adults. It has gained much attention and popularity due to the fact that it is supposed to be a “wakefulness promoting agent” as opposed to a typical “stimulant”.
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