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Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Additional
monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are
taking birth control pills. Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or
concerns about taking this medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your
doctor. Take Provigil in the morning unless otherwise
directed by your doctor. Store Provigil at room temperature
between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. If you miss
a dose of Provigil, take it as soon as possible. If you do
not remember until late afternoon or evening, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2
Provigil doses at once.
Cautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Provigil for
longer than prescribed. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking
Provigil for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming.
Avoid alchol while you are using this medicine. Using Provigil
alone, with other medicenes, or with alcohol may lessen
your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous
tasks. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that
could be dangerous until you know how you react to this
medicine. If you experience difficulty breathing; tightness of
chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a
rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any
more doses of Provigil unless your doctor tells you to do
so. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. For women taking birth control pills, Provigil
may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pills. To
prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control while
you are taking Provigil and for 1 month after stopping Provigil.
For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss
with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Provigil
during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in
breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are
using Provigil, check with your doctor or pharmacist to
discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur while taking Provigil include
nausea, nervousness, headache, dizziness, or trouble sleeping.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker
to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check
drug interactions
If you take too much
If Provigil overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
include fast heartbeat, trouble sleeping, agitation, and
restlessness.
Additional information
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check
with your doctor. Do not share Provigil with others for
whom it was not prescribed. Do not use Provigil for other
health conditions. Keep Provigil out of the reach of
children. If using Provigil for an extended period of time,
obtain refills before your supply runs out.
This information on this site is for informational purposes
only. It is not intended to diagnose symptoms, prescribe
treatment, or to substitute for a doctor's consultation. Only
your doctor can tell you if a medication, or drug combination,
is safe for you. Information intended for US residents only.
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