How helpful is modafinil/armodafinil for sleep apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition marked by upper airway obstruction during sleep and continuous positive airway pressure is the first-line treatment. However, some patients still have problems on daily function and residual daytime sleepiness. read more

Modafinil/armodafinil will not treat sleep apnea; though in some cases these medications can be used to alleviate the daytime sleepiness which is usually associated with sleep apnea. Sleep apneas is a breating disorder. Treating this disorder will often improve daytime sleepiness without the need for stimulants like modafinil. read more

"Prescribed to help with feeling exhausted due to suspected sleep apnea. Having a sleep test later this month. In the meantime, Doctor felt Nuvigil may be of benefit. read more

Armodafinil is a medicine that is often prescribed to help people with certain sleep disorders stay awake and alert. Specifically, it is used to treat excessive sleepiness due to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and sleep apnea. read more