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A stimulant often used in the treatment of various sleep disorders, having the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S.
Certain drugs such as modafinil, used to treat narcolepsy, have been shown to improve cognition and are becoming increasingly popular with students revising for exams.
In 2003, modafinil was approved by the United States Department of the Air Force as a ‘Go Pill’ for management of fatigue in certain aircrews.
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Modafinil means A stimulant often used in the treatment of various sleep disorders, having the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S.
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Certain drugs such as modafinil, used to treat narcolepsy, have been shown to improve cognition and are becoming increasingly popular with students revising for exams.
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