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What Is Modafinil?

How Modafinil Treats Narcolepsy (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)

Modafinil, sold under the brand name Provigil among others, is a medication to treat sleepiness due to Narcolepsy or Obstructive Sleep Apnea. So, Modafinil is a form of drug used to treat excessive sleepiness due to Narcolepsy — a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness — shift work sleep disorder — sleepiness during waking hours.