Modafinil 200 Australia is a medication that can improve wakefulness in people with certain sleep disorders, including narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea. It is also used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in some people. It may be harmful to use during pregnancy, however, as it can increase the risk of birth defects. In addition, it can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control methods and may affect fetal development.
A recent study of data from a pregnancy registry found that the narcolepsy medicines Modafinil and Armodafinil are associated with significant congenital malformations in newborns. The results were based on 102 prospective live births from the US Provigil/Nuvigil Pregnancy Registry, which is a post-marketing requirement for these medications. The registry compared women who took the medications to those who did not take them or had no exposure to the drugs in their first trimester.
The researchers found that babies born to mothers who took the narcolepsy drugs in their first trimester had a 15% higher rate of major congenital malformations than infants born to mothers who did not take the medications. This is much higher than the rate of major congenital malformations in general, which is about 3%. This is the highest rate of a serious birth defect in a newborn known to be associated with a medication.
This is the first time that a drug has been shown to have this effect in humans. The previous studies on the subject were small and did not compare the outcomes of mothers who took the narcolepsy medications to those who did not take them. The findings from this study will likely lead to new warnings on the label for these medicines.
It is important to discuss any plans for pregnancy with your doctor before taking this medication. This includes avoiding this medication during the last three months of your pregnancy. It is also important to use additional reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication and for one month after. Modalert Australia medication can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control pills, so it is important to use alternative or additional forms of birth control if you are planning on becoming pregnant or think you might become pregnant.
