Another drug for jet lag is Nuvigil and the company which markets it claims that it is many times more potent than melatonin. Well, anything is better than melatonin because it never worked in the first place.
So what about nuvigil?
Nuvigil is indicated for individuals who want to improve wakefulness, those who work irregular shifts, have narcolepsy or jet lag. Nuvigil is an analog of the older drug modafinil and is taken once day. Several studies on the drug have been done and these trials revealed that it can increase alertness and concentration. Moreover, individuals who took it for jet lag claimed it rapidly helped recovery, decreased daytime lethargy and lessened fatigue.
The drug is said to be safe and the few side effects include nausea, anxiety and palpitations. However, a few individuals can also develop mood changes, delusions, hallucinations, suicidal ideation and aggression. Individuals who have a history of mood disorders should not take nuvigil. The drug can induce an allergic rash and is not recommended for children.
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