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Safest Psychiatric Drugs: Low Risk, Effective Medications

Reports suggest that nearly 20% of all people in the United States are taking a psychiatric drug.  This means that 1 out of every 5 people you see is on some sort of mind-altering medication.  Although many of these drugs are marketed as being “safe and effective” for conditions like ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, …

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Provigil (Modafinil) For Depression: An Effective Off-Label Treatment

Provigil (Modafinil) is a eugeroic drug that was originally approved in 1998 for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea.  Despite never attaining FDA approval for the treatment of depression, many anecdotal reports highlight the efficacy of Provigil as an antidepressant.  The drug tends to …

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Nuvigil (Armodafinil) vs. Provigil (Modafinil): Comparison

Nuvigil and Provigil are both drugs that were approved by the FDA for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness.  Both drugs act as eugeroics and are considered “wakefulness-promoting agents” in that they are distinct from more potent, habit-forming psychostimulants (e.g. Adderall).  Provigil was initially approved in the late 1990s to help treat narcolepsy. Although the drug …

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Provigil For ADHD: Can Modafinil Help Manage Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

A newer medication called Provigil (Modafinil), which is used to promote wakefulness (eugeroic), has also been found to help manage symptoms of ADHD. Many people don’t have good experiences with using amphetamines to treat their attention-deficit symptoms, so they turn to other classes of medication that may be effective. Many psychiatrists have prescribed their clients …

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