The Alertness Medication Modafinil
Modafinil is a stimulant that keeps you awake and puts off the need for sleep. It has legitimate medical uses and is also used as a "lifestyle" drug. The side effect profile different from stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dextroamphetamine. The biochemistry is still not understood. It is different from traditional stimulants, but science has still not fully figured it out.
The chemical name for modafinil is 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide. The molecular formula is C15H15NO2S. H3 antagonists are promising clinical candidates for the treatment of excessive day time sleepiness and/or cognitive disorders.
The R enantiomer of modafinil, called armodafinil, is sold under the name Nuvigil. In a press release, Cephalon said armodafinil lasted longer than regular modafinil
Attention – vigilance – a sustained mental effort is partly modulated by dopamine and norepinephrine. Stimulants that act on the brain can make us more vigilant. Objective studies have shown that normal people without ADHD see an enhancement when they take Ritalin or modafinil. Response times decrease and problem-solving capacity increases.
Modafinil does not eliminate your need for sleep over the long runs. It can help you perform better and forestall the effects of sleep deprivation to some extent.
Repeated studies have shown that the physiological need for sleep during
sleep deprivation can be reversed only by actual sleep. There is no
free lunch.
Before taking Modafinil, talk to your doctor about any medical conditions you may have.
Modafinil is FDA-approved for narcolepsy, OSAHS and SWSD. Doctors use modafinil to treat other conditions "off-label". A recent Harvard Medical School study showed good things about modafinil in possible use for alleviating the effects of overwork and jet lag.
Modafinil Dosages
Your doctor determines the right dosage for you. These are some typical doses: