The average adult can sleep for between 6 and 8 hours every day without too much trouble. Because of this, they do not value sleep as much as they should. The human body needs sleep very much. Several health issues, including depression and heart disease, have been linked to insufficient sleep. To combat sleep apnea and associated issues, physicians often prescribe medications such as Artvigil.

Armodanifil is effective in treating tiredness caused by sleep apnea and narcolepsy. It's true purpose is to stimulate wakefulness. Though the exact mechanism is unknown, it seems to affect brain chemicals that are linked to sleep. Armodanifil may increase dopamine, a neurotransmitter, by blocking its reuptake into nerves. While this medication may not be as reliable as expected in other situations where doctors prescribe it, shift work disorder is not one of them. The 150 mg dose of Artvigil was authorised by the FDA in June 2007.