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stimulant -likedrug , an activeenantiomer ofmodafinil , being investigated for the treatment of various conditions such asdepression ,fatigue , andschizophrenia .
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Nuvigil, also called armodafinil, is on the market as a treatment for narcolepsy, excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, and changes in work schedule.
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You may have heard a commercial on the radio for a drug called Nuvigil (armodafinil).
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved two stimulant drugs, armodafinil (Nuvigil) and modafinil (Provigil), for treating excessive sleepiness due to "shift-work sleep disorder" and other causes.
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You may have heard a commercial on the radio for a drug called Nuvigil armodafinil.
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved two stimulant drugs, armodafinil (Nuvigil) and modafinil (Provigil), for treating excessive sleepiness due to "shift-work sleep disorder" and other causes.
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Nuvigil (armodafinil) is a follow-on version of Provigil (modafinil) which contributed about 48% to revenues in 2009.
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Provigil's molecular cousin Nuvigil (armodafinil) was also rejected by the FDA as a jet lag drug in March.
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Provigil's molecular cousin Nuvigil (armodafinil) was also rejected by the FDA as a jet lag drug in March.
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Provigil's molecular cousin Nuvigil (armodafinil) was also rejected by the FDA as a jet lag drug in March.
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The company's proprietary products in the United States include: NUVIGIL® (armodafinil)
Medindia Health News 2010
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