The prescribing information for Provigil notes that modafinil treats narcolepsy (Provigil) also used for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.

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DRUG DESCRIPTION
PROVIGIL (modafinil) is a wakefulness-promoting
agent for oral administration. Modafinil is a racemic compound.
INDICATIONS
PROVIGIL is indicated to improve wakefulness in
adult patients
with excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep
apnea/hypopnea syndrome, and shift work sleep disorder.
CHEAP GENERIC PROVIGIL FOR SALE
PROVIGIL (modafinil) is a wakefulness-promoting
agent for oral administration. Modafinil is a racemic compound.
SIDE EFFECTS
The most commonly observed adverse events ( ≥ 5%) associated with the
use of PROVIGIL more frequently than placebo-treated patients in the
placebo-controlled clinical studies in primary disorders of sleep and
wakefulness were headache, nausea, nervousness, rhinitis, diarrhea,
back pain, anxiety, insomnia, dizziness, and dyspepsia.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
The precise mechanism(s) through which modafinil promotes wakefulness
is unknown. Modafinil
has wake-promoting actions similar to sympathomimetic agents like
amphetamine and methylphenidate, although the pharmacologic profile is
not identical to that of sympathomimetic amines.
PATIENT INFORMATION
PROVIGIL may cause you to have a serious rash or a
serious
allergic reaction. Stop PROVIGIL and call your doctor right away or get
emergency treatment if you have any of the following.
Consumer
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this product. For complete information about this product or your
specific health needs, ask your health care professional.