Provigil: The Limitless Smart Drug for Cognitive Power

If you are a lover of Science fiction movies you must be aware of the 2011 Hollywood movie “LIMITLESS”. The movie shows the protagonist Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper) facing unemployment and is frustrated with life where he faces rejection from his girlfriend as well. Later he meets the brother of his ex-wife who provides him with a drug to increase his creativity.

When I was young I always thought if a pill like that is really available. But now I know YES, IT IS. And it is legal.

The drug used was Modafinil sold under the brand name Provigil. Provigil is a smart pill easily available in the market. It is mainly used against curing sleep disorders like narcolepsy a sleep order which is characterized by excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucination etc), sleep apnea(a disorder in which breathing stops and starts while in sleep; most prone to people who snore) and shift work sleep disorder. This smart drug helps in staying away and active throughout the day.

Smart pills also known as nootropics are supplements that help in improving cognitive function, enhancing memory and creativity in healthy individuals. It works by boosting our brain to work more. These pills don’t just make you smart, they just help in making you smart.

Directions :

·         Provigil pill is of 200mg content. The pill is to be taken orally with a glass of water. It should be taken once in 24 hours. It can be taken with or without food.

·         If you are below the age of 17, this pill is not recommended for you.

Precaution:

·         Provigil pill should not be continued for more than 12 weeks.

·         Never recommend the drug to others even if you think the symptoms are similar. It is always good to seek a doctor’s advice.

·         It is better to consult a doctor before using the drug if you are pregnant.

·         Before using Provigil, let your doctor know if you are suffering from angina or chest pain, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, if you are taking medicine for high blood pressure, or if you have recently had a heart attack. 

·         Also tell your doctor if you have a history of drug dependence.

·         You should avoid taking Provigil if you have had any kind of allergic reaction or eruption while taking Modafinil and Armodafinil (Nuvigil).

Side Effects:

Some common side effects of Provigil arelisted below. These don’t usually need to be taken into concern.

·         Back ache

·         Low appetite

·         Diarrhea

·         Sour stomach

·         Upset stomach or pain

·         Runny nose or nasal congestion

·         Difficulty getting an intestinal movement

·         Dry mouth

·         Dry skin

·         Sensation of constant movement of cars or surroundings

·         Redness or redness of the skin

·         Acidity

·         Anxiety

·         Headache

·         Nausea

·         Nervousness

·         Indigestion

·         Muscle stiffness

Below are some major side effects of Provigil which can be causes of concern. It is recommended to see a doctor if you witness any of the flowing symptoms.

·         Wounds, ulcers or white spots on the lips or mouth

·         Black, stitched stools

·         Blurred vision or other visual disturbance

·         chest pain

·         Difficulty in breathing

·         sore throat

·         Trembling or shaking

·         Difficulty urinating

·         Uncontrolled movements of the face, mouth or tongue

·         Bleeding, bruising

·         Fatigue, weakness

·         Chills or fever

·         Goofy or instability

·         confusion

·         Dizziness or fainting

·         Increased thirst and urination

·         Mental depression

·         Memory problems

·         In rapid change of mood

So if you think you need a pill like Brandon Cooper to get yourself focused on your goals, try using Provigil. And if you are still in doubt seek a doctor’s advice.