Modafinil and Alcohol Interaction

Modafinil and Alcohol

Modafinil generic name of a drug that stimulates wakefulness and is though to work by altering the natural chemicals known as neurotransmitters in the brain and is used to treat excessive sleepiness which is caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy or shift work disorder.

It is suggested that patients do not consume alcohol even moderate drinking while using this drug as the side effects may be greatly affected.

At this time the medical community defines moderate consumption of alcohol as no more than two drinks per day and no more than 14 drinks per week. If anything more than that it is considered an unhealthy dependency on alcohol that may have adverse social, family and health consequences.

If a person drinks only once or twice a week but drinks on the same days each week and more than two drinks this is considered as an alcohol dependency.

If a person binge drinks at any time during the week this is also considered as alcoholism.

Some consider alcoholism as a disease while others consider it an addiction which is the result of personal choice and character fault. This school of thought blames the alcoholism on life style choices.

Personally I consider alcoholism a genetic tendency as I have seen families of alcoholics even when they live far apart. These unfortunate people are probably dependent on alcohol from the first drink.

When alcohol interacts with prescription over the counter drugs it usually results in negative health effects most especially liver damage as the main organ affected.

Before using this drug advise your doctor if you are allergic to any other drug or substance, if you are using dietary or herbal supplements, are pregnant, plan to be or are breastfeeding, have angina, cirrhosis or other liver problems, kidney disease, heart muscle or valve disorder such as mitral valve prolapse, history of drug addiction, take blood pressure medication or if recently had a heart attack.

Side Effects

Less serious side effects are headache, dizziness, nervous or agitated, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia or dry mouth. If these occur call your physician for advice.

Serious side effects are severe allergic reactions such as hives difficult breathing, tight chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue, fever, sore throat, headache, vomiting with severe blistering, peeling or red skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness, easy bruising or bleeding, white patches or sore inside your mouth or on your lips, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behaviour, depression, anxiety, aggression, chest pain or uneven heart beats.If these occur get emergency medical help.

This site serves as an information source only and does not dispense medical advice or any other kind of advice. If you are seeking medical advice you are advised to consult your own physician.

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