Provigil (generic name modafinil) is an eugeroic drug generally prescribed to treat narcolepsy. Eugeroic simply means ‘good arousal’. This unique class of drug contains only two at present, Adrafinil and Modafinil. Modafinil is not a typical stimulant
It's legal in the US to import medications for personal use, a 3 month supply of non-Schedule I or II drugs, from overseas. Often, the overseas pharmacies have products that are unavailable in the U.S. and the quality is the same as that from any U.S. pha
J Clin Psychiatry 2000 May;61(5):378-81 Modafinil augmentation of antidepressant treatment in depression. Menza MA, Kaufman KR, Castellanos A Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical Sch
Rapidly restores vigilance and alertness in older people and the physically and mentally tired. Has a powerful antidepressant action far superior to that of fluoxetine (Prozac) and clomipramine (Anafranil) and is without any serious side effects. Adrafin
The effect of Adrafinil, unlike conventional stimulants, builds subtly over a period of days to months. This appears to be based on its ability to selectively stimulate adrenergic receptors in the brain. These receptors normally respond to norepinephrine
is a memory-improving and mood-brightening psychostimulant. It enhances wakefulness and vigilance, but its pharmacological profile is notably different from the amphetamines, methylphenidate (Ritalin) or cocaine. Modafinil is less likely to cause jitterin
Researchers say that ampakines, which extend waking times and enhance cognitive function, did not appear to be linked to side effects such as hyperactivity, distorted thinking or extended wakefulness. Samuel Deadwyler, of who led the Wake Forest Universit
In 10 to 20 years we'll be able to pharmacologically turn sleep off. It's already being quelled with Modafinil, a stimulant with a near-mythical reputation for keeping you awake without the jitters, excessive euphoria, and eventual crash that come after