Modalert 200
What is Modalert (Provigil)?
Modalert is a prescription central nervous systemstimulant that helps people stay awake, enhance concentration, and combatfatigue.
It is commonly used to treat narcolepsyand shift work sleep disorder but doctors may also prescribe it off-label formany reasons, such as to treat ADHD, for airline pilots, or to treat excessivefatigue associated with medical conditions like cancer or multiple sclerosis(MS).
Researchers aren’t exactly surehow Modalert works, but they believe it stimulates the production of monoamines(a class of neurotransmitters), which includes dopamine, noradrenaline, andserotonin. Although Modalert 200 is a highly effective prescription medication,it has the same effect on dopamine centers of the brain as cocaine,methamphetamine, and amphetamines do.1 Like other stimulants, it also causespsychoactive and euphoric effects, which influence a person’s moods, thoughts,emotions, and perceptions.
Not surprisingly, due to itsability to stimulate the brain, enhance focus and concentration, reduceappetite, and greatly reduce the need for sleep, Modalert is commonly abusednon-medically without a prescription.
In the United States, Modalert issold under the brand name Provigil. The medication is produced in tablet form(100mg or 200 mg tablets) and is intended to be taken once daily. Generally, itis well-tolerated by most people and clinical evidence shows Provigil may causemild withdrawal symptoms in some patients, although physical dependence fromModalert use or abuse is very rare.
Although other similar stimulantslike Adderall are regarded as being significantly more dangerous when it comesto their potential for abuse, Modalert (Provigil) is a Schedule IV drug in theUnited States, which means it does have the potential to be abused and it maycause physical or psychological dependence in some individuals.
Is Modalert Addictive?
Some research suggests thatModalert (Provigil) may have some potential for addiction and abuse. One studyfrom the Journal of the American Medical Association found that Modalert'smethod of action is similar to that of very addictive drugs like meth andcocaine.1 This suggests that people with a history of substance abuse problemsmay be more prone to Modalert abuse as well.
Research has also proven thatModalert dependence is possible, although rare.2 The case study’s findingsprovide evidence that Provigil can produce mild tolerance, which means somepeople may abuse it to achieve the same effects they felt at lower doses. As aresult, they might develop feelings of psychological or physical dependence.
Also, more and more high schooland college students, working professionals, and others are beginning to abuseModalert as a cognitive enhancer. Unfortunately, Modalert has gained areputation as another smart drug with the ability to improve cognitiveperformance. However, although Provigil will increase concentration, much likea few cups of a coffee can, it is not a wonder drug. In fact, when it’s abusedin large doses, it can actually have the opposite effect and may make a personmore distractible.
About Modalert (Provigil) Abuseand Addiction
Modalert 200 is commonly abused as a study drug bystudents, professionals, and others who are looking to fight fatigue and stayawake longer as well as enhance their focus and concentration. AlthoughProvigil is a milder prescription stimulant than Adderall or others, it maystill have the potential to cause psychological dependence if it’s abused.
The 2018 National Survey on DrugAbuse reports that prescription stimulant abuse is a big problem in the U.S. In2018 alone, about 5.1 million Americans misused prescription stimulants likeProvigil in the past year.
What Are the Side Effects ofModalert Abuse?
Modalert can sometimes causeunwanted side effects. If a student or young person is using Provigil without aprescription, he or she may experience some of the following sides effects:
- Difficulty sleeping
- Loss of appetite
- Excessive thirst/dry mouth
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Muscle tightness or pain
- Skin peeling
- Blisters
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Irregular heartbeat
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Headache
