Provigil (generic name modafinil) is an eugeroic drug generally prescribed to treat narcolepsy. Eugeroic simply means ‘good arousal’. This unique class of drug contains only two at present, Adrafinil and Modafinil. Modafinil is not a typical stimulant
In patients with depression who experience sedation as a side effect of antidepressants, adjunctive modafinil improved wakefulness & reduced fatigue. Modafinil plus SSRIs improved mood & quality of life.