Is modafinil helpful for wakefulness and narcolepsy?

Reviews and ratings for modafinil when used in the treatment of narcolepsy. 102 reviews ... Though taking Modafinil helps, it is not consistently helpful and does not prevent me from nodding off...depending on situation. ..... I take my medication on an empty stomach but the wakefulness is almost non existent. read more

Yes. For narcolepsy it clearly is helpful in many cases. This is why it was developed and approved by the FDA for treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy. read more

Provigil (modafinil) is a medication that promotes wakefulness. It is thought to work by altering the natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Provigil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder. read more

Modafinil/armodafinil. Modafinil, a very effective and popular medication for reducing sleepiness in narcolepsy, now comes in two forms: 1) the original formulation (Provigil or generic modafinil) is a mixture of active and inactive compounds, and 2) the newer form (Nuvigil or armodafinil) is the purified active compound. read more