medication to stimulate appetite and sleep
Drugs used to treat sleep disorders such as excessive daytime sleepiness are called eugeroics, and include notable stimulants such as modafinil. Stimulants are used in impulse control disorders such as ADHD and off label in mood disorders such as major depressive disorder to increase energy, focus and elevate mood.
Marinol (dronabinol) is a man-made form of cannabis (also known as marijuana). Marinol is used to treat loss of appetite that causes weight loss in people with AIDS. It is also used to treat severe nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. Marinol is for use only when other medications have been unable to control the nausea and vomiting.