American Academy of Sleep Medicine Statement on the Use of Provigil
Provigil should be used only for the approved treatment of sleep disorders and not as a cognitive or performance enhancer.DARIEN, IL – July 19, 2012 - A segment on the newsmagazine show Nightline reported people taking the prescription medication Provigil as a “smart drug,” to maintain wakefulness and promote cognitive enhancement. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) emphasizes that Provigil should be used only under the supervision of a doctor for the treatment of excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea or shift work disorder. Provigil is a schedule IV