Armodafinil generic may be a wakefulness-promoting prescription that reduces the acute sleepiness that accompanies sleep disorders including narcolepsy, obstructive apnea, and shift work disorder (SWD). it's sometimes used off-label to treat symptoms of ADHD in adults 18 years aged and older. This use isn't approved by the FDA, but some research has shown improvement in ADHD symptoms in comparison to a placebo. consistent with the FDA, modafinil may be a federal drug (C-IV) because it is often abused or cause dependence. the security and effectiveness for youngsters have not been established.

Armodafinil (Nuvigil) may be a drug almost like modafinil that would potentially have similar effects, but its impact on ADHD in adults has not yet been studied.