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 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 over 5 years ago

Can Provigil cause acne?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Provigil does not cause acne but it might be caused by other reasons such as increased levels of testosterone can cause acne.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Provigil cause bloating?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Yes, Provigil might cause bloating. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of bloating is unknown.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Provigil work?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Provigil contains human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which is a hormone similar to luteinizing hormone (LH). It works differently in males and females. In males, it works by stimulating the production of testosterone through inducing interstitial cells (Leydig cells) of the testis which helps in infertility and brings puberty. In females Provigil works by stimulating the production of progesterone through corpus luteum of the ovary.

Question almost 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 over 5 years ago

Is Provigil a steroid?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Provigil is not a steroid. It contains human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which is also known as pregnancy hormone and it belongs to the class of drugs known as gonadotropins.