Almost all depression patients have problems with memory, concentration, and attention. This cognitive impairment tends to persist even after mood symptoms have improved and can make it difficult for them to return to work and lead a functioning life.

In a new study, researchers found that the drug Buy Modafinil Australia - commonly used to treat narcolepsy - can improve the memories of people recovering from depression. They found that those who took the stimulant made fewer errors in tests of episodic and working memory.

Boosts Cognitive Functions

People recovering from depression often experience a range of cognitive difficulties. These can impact work productivity and lead to a cycle of absenteeism and 'presenteeism', which can cause additional depression symptoms and increase the risk of relapse. The good news is that cognitive impairment can be improved by treatments that effectively alleviate mood symptoms.

According to a new study, people who have achieved remission from depression may benefit from the use of the eugeroic drug modafinil, which is normally prescribed to treat narcolepsy. The researchers found that patients treated with modafinil performed better on tests of episodic memory and working memory, making fewer errors.

The study was conducted in a small group of 60 adults with remitted depression, who completed computerized memory and attention tasks after receiving either modafinil or placebo.

The results showed that the medication improved performance on tests of episodic memory and working memory, but did not improve planning or sustained attention. Interestingly, remission status and subsyndromal depressive symptoms were not associated with cognitive test performance.

The researchers suggest that the benefits of Modalert Tablet in improving memory are due to its effects on the norepinephrine and dopamine systems in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex regions, which play an important role in working memory. However, longer-term studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine whether modafinil can help people successfully return to work following depression.

Boosts Memory

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered that modafinil, a drug used to treat narcolepsy (excessive daytime sleepiness), improves the memory of patients recovering from depression.

Their study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, reveals that patients who were given modafinil experienced improvements in episodic memory and working memory, compared to those taking placebos.

The research shows that improving cognition is a viable treatment approach for depression, as cognitive deficits are associated with poorer work functioning and risk of relapse. The finding also suggests that the eugeroic drug may help depressed patients return to work faster after treatment.

Boosts Alertness

Currently, no treatment directly addresses cognitive deficits in depression. Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that modalert (which is also known as Provigil) – a drug used to treat narcolepsy - improves memory in people recovering from depression.

The findings were published in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging. The study showed that chronic modalert administration improves episodic and working memory in depressed patients. The findings were supported by brain imaging and cellular studies.