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What Are The Side Effects Of Modafinil?
My sister is taking Modafinil prescribed by her doctor to help her be more awake, but it causes many side effects. Is this medicine appropriate to help her with wakefulness and alertness, is there any other medicine that would be helpful and have less side effects? Thank you!
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Hi,
Beverages (and pills) containing caffeine are used by many people to stay awake
- coffee
- tea
- soda
- energy drinks
- caffeine pills
It is important to get enough sleep each night. Also, she may wish to ask her doctor about (prescription) stimulants used to treat ADHD if they can help her. These have their own side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
Beverages (and pills) containing caffeine are used by many people to stay awake
- coffee
- tea
- soda
- energy drinks
- caffeine pills
It is important to get enough sleep each night. Also, she may wish to ask her doctor about (prescription) stimulants used to treat ADHD if they can help her. These have their own side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
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