Who should use Provigil?
Provigil is only approved for use by adults and children over the age of 16. It should only be taken by those suffering from EDS associated with narcolepsy, OSAHS or SWSD. Provigil should only be taken under the direction of a board-certified sleep specialist. To find a sleep specialist in your area, visit the Web site of the American Board of Sleep Medicine at http://www.absm.org/diplomates/listing.htm. How does sleepiness affect a person? Sleepiness significantly increases the potential for compromised attention, impaired cognition, lengthened reaction time, and negative mood. The medical community believes that sleepiness should be recognized as a serious symptom and problem, and can be a risk factor and precursor to accident, injury, destruction and death. Two-thirds of all Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the NSF. For those with critical attention responsibilities, including truck drivers and people who work night shifts on a permanent or rotating basis, sleepiness c
