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Is There A Time Period Within Which Wakalert Becomes Effective In Plasma Levels?
Question: Dear Doctor
Do we have a time period where the wakalert will become effective in plasma levels ?
Modalert works the same day.
Thank you
Do we have a time period where the wakalert will become effective in plasma levels ?
Modalert works the same day.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Wakalert (Armodafinil) either shows effect within three days or does not show any effect. As per the available literature the effect is evident in 48-72 hours and if there is no effect probably it will not show any effect to the particular individual.
The same is true for modafinil but it does not mean that both molecules will be effective in the similar manner. However it is always better to try higher dose of medication if lower dose does not show effect or the effect is inadequate. As per my own experience I have seen at least thirty individuals who have not responded to armodafinil despite showing good effect with modafinil.
In other words it can be stated that if the lower dose doses not show effect higher dose can be used. In case that also does not show any effect abandoning the medication will be right strategy.
I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Wakalert (Armodafinil) either shows effect within three days or does not show any effect. As per the available literature the effect is evident in 48-72 hours and if there is no effect probably it will not show any effect to the particular individual.
The same is true for modafinil but it does not mean that both molecules will be effective in the similar manner. However it is always better to try higher dose of medication if lower dose does not show effect or the effect is inadequate. As per my own experience I have seen at least thirty individuals who have not responded to armodafinil despite showing good effect with modafinil.
In other words it can be stated that if the lower dose doses not show effect higher dose can be used. In case that also does not show any effect abandoning the medication will be right strategy.
I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor.
Was there a correlation between modafinil and blood flow to lower extremities ?
I know there is no causal logic. I feel calf muscle uneasiness only as a side effect.
Was there a correlation between modafinil and blood flow to lower extremities ?
I know there is no causal logic. I feel calf muscle uneasiness only as a side effect.
Brief Answer:
No such correlation known
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding the correlation of blood flow and modafinil I do not think there is any study of such nature. It is possible that there might be some correlation but this is not proved scientifically and cannot be more than a simple guesswork.
However it is true that uneasiness is known side effect of modafinil which can be experienced in any part of body including calf muscles.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.
No such correlation known
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding the correlation of blood flow and modafinil I do not think there is any study of such nature. It is possible that there might be some correlation but this is not proved scientifically and cannot be more than a simple guesswork.
However it is true that uneasiness is known side effect of modafinil which can be experienced in any part of body including calf muscles.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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