Modafinil

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Modafinil is a 'cognitive enhancer' originally developed to treat narcolepsy. It acts as a stimulant but has a different method of action than amphetamines.

Please record your experience with using Modafinil, the benefits, side-effects, discontinuation effects, etc. Thanks.

Im currently prescribed modafinil. Its similar to adderall but much better. No comedown, no jittery feelings, and better effects overall. The only problem ive had with it is I have to skip a couple days every week or two or I get chest pains. For me its worth the side effects. It also tastes horrible.

Never heard of it.

Sorry for bumping a very old thread.

Although it's kept me up all night (it's 4:45am here in the UK), I must say that I am astonished by the effects 200mg of modafinil has had on my brain. For the first time in years I have actually had some degree of clarity in my head and my mind doesn't feel anywhere near as blank/foggy as it is usually does. It's made me realise just how anxious I must be 99.99% of the time.

Is such a poor identification of anxiety a trait of autism?

Despite my quiet and placid demeanour, my ex therapist once said that my anxiety levels are consistently high. Though I dismissed his comments as nonsense at the time, I am beginning to suspect he was right.

I hope modafinil is this effective in the future and it's not just a 'placebo' effect.