What Is Modafinil?

A plain-language overview of modafinil: what it is, what it is approved to treat, and the risks to know.

In preparation. This article has not been written yet. The outline below shows the sections it will cover once it has been written and medically reviewed.

What modafinil is

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The conditions it is FDA-approved to treat

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Schedule IV status and what that means

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That it is available by prescription only

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Side effects and safety

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Drug interactions to be aware of

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When to talk to a clinician

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Sources

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By Mike Cowan, DO
Medically reviewed by Mike Cowan, DO