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Does Modafinil Help Cure Sleep Apnea?
Question: What about taking modalert? I'm 82 years.
Brief Answer:
it decreases the effectiveness of plavix
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Modalert is a trade name for a medication called modafinil. This medication was originally designated to be used for persons with sleep disorders such as : (1) obstructive sleep apnea
(2)narcolepsy- excess daytime sleepiness, falling asleep uncontrollably during the day
(3)shift work sleep disorder- persons who work shifts and have disturbance of their sleep cycle
It should not be used unless advised to do so by a doctor to avoid problems.
In addition- INTERACTS with PLAVIX. It decreases the effectiveness of plavix which means that clots would be more likely to form- increased risk of heart disease and/or stroke
I hope this helps
it decreases the effectiveness of plavix
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Modalert is a trade name for a medication called modafinil. This medication was originally designated to be used for persons with sleep disorders such as : (1) obstructive sleep apnea
(2)narcolepsy- excess daytime sleepiness, falling asleep uncontrollably during the day
(3)shift work sleep disorder- persons who work shifts and have disturbance of their sleep cycle
It should not be used unless advised to do so by a doctor to avoid problems.
In addition- INTERACTS with PLAVIX. It decreases the effectiveness of plavix which means that clots would be more likely to form- increased risk of heart disease and/or stroke
I hope this helps
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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