How does Modafinil work?

Modafinil is a sleeping pill that is used to treat sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and shift work sleep disorder. Provigil is the brand name for this medication, which is only available with a prescription. Modafinil is only available with a prescription. Off-label, this medication is used as a suspected cognitive enhancer. It increases the levels of Dopamine and orexins in the brain and promotes wakefulness by controlling the action of a certain substance in the…