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Wake-Promoting Agents

Wake-promoting agents promote wakefulness and alertness and are used to treat sleeping disorders. They work by targeting sleep mechanisms in the brain.

Why are wake promoting agents prescribed?

  1. Narcolepsy (33%)
  2. Sleep Apnea (33%)
  3. Fatigue (33%)

Key takeaways

Wake-promoting agents are used to treat narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. hese medications work by stimulating the brain to help you stay awake and alert. Most wake-promoting agents are available in oral form. Examples include modafinil (Provigil), armodafinil (Nuvigil), and solriamfetol (Sunosi). You can choose the medication that best fits your needs based on your specific condition and doctor's recommendation.

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Provigil (modafinil)

as low as$24
MODAFINIL treats sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work disorder. It works by promoting wakefulness. It belongs to a group of medications called stimulants.
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Nuvigil (armodafinil)

as low as$37
ARMODAFINIL treats sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work disorder. It works by promoting wakefulness. It belongs to a group of medications called stimulants.
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Sunosi

as low as$9
Sunosi (solriamfetol) is a once-daily medication and is a wake-promoting agent. It can help increase your wakefulness if you have EDS due to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or narcolepsy. It is only available as a brand medication. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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