Provigil: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Provigil Benefits & Uses

Provigil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Female Infertility

Other Benefits

Provigil Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Female Infertility Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: During mid cycle
Adult(Male)	Disease: Male Hypogonadism Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Provigil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Provigil is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Enlarged Ovary

Mild

Headache
Swelling of Breast in Male
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Itching or burning
Breast pain
Diarrhoea
पेट की गैस
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)

Provigil Related Warnings

Is the use of Provigil safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Provigil. If you are pregnant, do not take Provigil without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Provigil safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Provigil. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Provigil on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Provigil for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Provigil on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Provigil on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Provigil on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Provigil on heart. So it is not known whether taking Provigil will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Provigil with Other Drugs

Provigil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ganirelix

Provigil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Provigil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergies
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Migraine
Bleeding
Prostate Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Provigil

Is this Provigil habit forming or addictive?

Provigil is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Provigil does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Provigil only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Provigil for mental disorders.

No

Provigil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Provigil

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Provigil together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Provigil

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Provigil with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Provigil

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Provigil on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

No, Provigil should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Provigil?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Provigil is a brand name of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and it comes in the form of injection. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as gonadotropins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of delayed puberty in males associated with hypogonadism, male infertility due to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and prepubertal cryptorchidism. It is also used in the treatment of female infertility (anovulatory infertility).

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Provigil?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

You are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart or kidney diseases, epilepsy, migraine, and asthma.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Provigil cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Provigil causes nausea and vomiting. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If nausea and vomiting persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Provigil cure ED (erectile dysfunction)?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Provigil does not cure ED (erectile dysfunction). Provigil is not approved for the treatment of ED. It is only approved for the treatment of delayed puberty in males and infertility in both male and female.