Manufacturer: Sun Pharma
Pharmaceutical name: Armodafinil
Pack: 10 pills (150 mg)
Waklert is a medication that promotes wakefulness, helping individuals who experience excessive daytime sleepiness due to conditions such as sleep apnea, shift work disorder, or narcolepsy. However, it does not address all sleep disorders or eliminate sleepiness for everyone. This medication should not be used by those who do not suffer from sleep disorders to prevent sleep.
Another benefit of Waklert is its ability to enhance cognitive function, improving brain activity, motivation, creativity, memory, and cognitive abilities.
Waklert contains an active ingredient called Armodafinil, a nootropic medication designed to boost alertness and wakefulness, resulting in exceptional mental performance.
Waklert operates by stimulating the user's brain, although the exact mechanism is not fully understood. It promotes wakefulness by increasing dopamine levels, a neurotransmitter that helps neurons communicate with one another in the brain, by reducing the amount of dopamine that reaches the neurons.
Waklert decreases severe drowsiness caused by narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, which involves episodes of breathing cessation during sleep. It can also be used to help users stay awake during work hours if their schedule disrupts a normal sleep routine, known as shift work sleep disorder.
Dosage Instructions - Follow the physician's guidance strictly. It can be taken with or without food, but if taken with food, it may take longer to become effective. For shift work sleep disorder, take it one hour before starting the shift. For sleep apnea and narcolepsy, take the tablet each morning.
Although rare, some individuals may experience severe and potentially life-threatening side effects from the medication. Contact your doctor or seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following signs of an adverse reaction: Allergic reaction - Hives; Rash; Red, peeling, swollen, blistered skin with or without fever; Tightness in the throat or chest; Difficulty swallowing or breathing; Hoarseness; Swelling of the throat, tongue, lips, face, or mouth.
Typically, medications can cause side effects, but many people show no signs or only mild symptoms. Reach out to your physician or seek medical help if you experience any of the following side effects or if any side effects persist or bother you: headache, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping, upset stomach, or dizziness.
The standard dosage of Waklert is a 150 mg tablet taken in the morning. Do not take it with food or alcohol, as this can lead to adverse effects. It should be taken with water. If a user overdoses and experiences severe symptoms like difficulty breathing or losing consciousness, call your doctor immediately. Also, if you notice symptoms such as: hallucinations, extreme restlessness, or a fast or irregular heartbeat, seek medical attention right away.