Artvigil is nootropic and helps activate the central nervous system by releasing hormones. Armodafinil is the active ingredient in many medications that are often prescribed to treat excessive sleepiness. Narcolepsy and shift sleep disorder are two medical conditions that can be treated with armodafinil. These are diseases that can seriously affect a persons ability to work by disrupting sleep patterns. Artvigil is ideal for high pressure work with general fatigue to complete important work presentations in college and more.