Modafinil

Modafinil (Provigil®; Vigicer®; Alertec®) is a drug produced by the pharmaceutical company Cephalon. It is marketed as a 'wakefulness promoting agent' and is one of the drugs used in the treatment of narcolepsy, although it is not a stimulant in the traditional sense. It has also been linked to increased vigilance.

Legality

On August 3, 2004 ten days before the 2004 Summer Olympics, modafinil was added onto the list of prohibited substances by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Related Topics:
August 3 - 2004 - 2004 Summer Olympics - World Anti-Doping Agency

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Modafinil is currently classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance under United States federal law.

Related Topics:
Currently - Schedule IV - Controlled substance - United States

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