Dose effects of modafinil in sustaining wakefulness in narcolepsy patients with residual evening sleepiness.
Excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy lasts throughout the waking day. The authors conducted two randomized, double-blind studies to compare the efficacy of modafinil once-daily versus split doses in maintaining wakefulness throughout the day. Fifty-six patients received modafinil. The split-dose regimens were significantly more effective than the 200-mg once-daily regimen for sustaining wakefulness in the late afternoon/evening. All modafinil dosing regimens were well tolerated. In patients who experience excessive sleepiness in the late afternoon/evening, despite satisfactory treatment earlier in the day, a split dose of modafinil may promote wakefulness throughout the waking day.
Schwartz
Jonathan R L
JR
Integris Sleep Disorders Center of Oklahoma, Integris Southwest and Baptist Medical Centers, 4200 S. Douglas, Suite 313, Oklahoma City, OK 73109, USA. SchwJR@integris-health.com
Feldman
Neil T
NT
Bogan
Richard K
RK
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003710:Demography; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000077408:Modafinil; D009290:Narcolepsy / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D018365:Neoplasm, Residual / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011930:Reaction Time; D014851:Wakefulness / Q000187:drug effects*
D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D000077408:Modafinil