Modafinil (Provigil)
Modafinil is a cognitive enhancing drug, which allegedly improves the performance of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, Narcolepsy and Schizophrenia. It is also recognized as a wakefulness-promoting agent. Despite extensiv... (more)
Modafinil is a cognitive enhancing drug, which allegedly improves the performance of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, Narcolepsy and Schizophrenia. It is also recognized as a wakefulness-promoting agent. Despite extensive research into the interaction of modafinil with a large number of Neurotransmitters, its precise mechanism or mechanisms of action remain unclear.
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At this point, we don't exactly know. It has multiple effects, which are discussed below
It seems that modafinil, like other stimulants, increases the release of monoamines, specifically thecatech...(more)
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Quora User, My field of study is Neurophar... (more) My field of study is Neuropharmacology. I find nootropics fascinating, and have researched their pharmacology in great depth.7 upvotes by Alex K. Chen, Aditya Prasad, Srikrishna Mallipeddi, (more)Loading...
Neither drug's mechanism is fully understood, so you will not get a definitive answer to this question. However, I can tell you what difference is suggested by literature on this subject.
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Common - More than 1 in 100 people who take Modafinil:
anxiety or worsening of anxiety, blurred vision, abnormal laboratory test results, chest pain, confusion, constipation, depression, diarrhoea... (more)
anxiety or worsening of anxiety, blurred vision, abnormal laboratory test results, chest pain, confusion, constipation, depression, diarrhoea... (more)
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There is a synergistic effect between modafinil and caffeine.
If you are a regular drinker of caffeine, be especially careful when you begin taking modafinil. Err on the side of caution and assume... (more)
If you are a regular drinker of caffeine, be especially careful when you begin taking modafinil. Err on the side of caution and assume... (more)
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Disclaimer: This is the experience from my son that I am sharing in here.
ADHD people can't depend solely on modafinil, which was what we tested him, to fix his symptoms. All he got out of it was ... (more)
ADHD people can't depend solely on modafinil, which was what we tested him, to fix his symptoms. All he got out of it was ... (more)
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While our understanding of the exact mechanism of action of modafinil remains incomplete, we do know that modafinil increases extracellular and synaptic dopamine concentrations, as well as hypothal... (more)
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I have had experience with both. Modafinil is a psychostimulant used as a cognitive enhancer. It is not as effective as, for example, Vyvanse, especially in patients with ADHD. It is abusable but n... (more)
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