Modafinil

Description

What is the use of Modafinil?

It belongs to a class of medications called wakefulness-promoting agents. It is primarily used in the treatment of narcolepsy, a condition resulting in excessive sleepiness in the daytime. It can also be prescribed for shift work sleep disorder, which is excessive sleepiness in people working night shifts or with sleep apnea. Waklert is also a part of the wakefulness-enhancing class of drugs which shows similar properties to Modafinil.

How long does it take for Modafinil UK to kick in?

It usually takes 30-60 minutes to kick in. On taking it with food, the medication will take a slightly higher time to kick in. It reaches its peak effectivity within 2-4 hours after administration and works for 12 hours before being flushed out by the system.

Can Modafinil cause weight loss?

Provigil, the brand version of this nootropic medicine, causes loss of appetite on regular use. This has led to its misinterpretation and subsequent abuse as a weight-loss drug. It is advised not to use this drug without prior advice from the practitioner. FDA has only approved it as a wakefulness-promoting drug.

Does Modafinil make you happy?

It increases dopamine levels by blocking the dopamine transporters. Dopamine controls our thoughts and pleasure points. Researchers have suggested that relieving the mind from its excessive sleep-induced state might also play a role in keeping us alert and happy.

Can you drink coffee with Modafinil?

Coffee contains caffeine which interacts with the structure of the smart drug and leads to increased reactions of anxiety, headaches, and irritation. It is advisable to avoid coffee with this smart drug and other caffeine-containing foods and beverages like chocolates and energy drinks.

How many mg of Modafinil should you take?

For adults and teenagers, take Modafinil 200mg in the morning (for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea) and another dose an hour before work for work shift-related disorders. If you are below 17 years of age, you must strictly order Modafinil in the UK as per your practitioner’s advice.

How long does 200mg of Modafinil last?

Modafinil 200mg lasts for around 10-12 hours. It has been scientifically proven that the nootropic can help people stay awake and alert for almost 24 hours, after which the dose needs to be repeated. The lasting time may vary from person to person depending on his genetic predisposition and condition of the liver and internal organs.

Is 400 mg of Modafinil too much?

Some patients with more longstanding symptoms are prescribed 400mg of Modafinil to help them stay alert and wake. But the chances of side effects are high with 400mg than with 200mg with the same level of efficacy. A 400mg dosage is occasionally prescribed to people with increased symptoms or those who have developed a tolerance to 200mg dosage.

Is it hard to get a Modafinil prescription in the UK?

It is really hard to get prescribed because of its potential for addiction. It may be prescribed in diagnosed narcolepsy or sleep apnea cases but is almost impossible to get prescribed for cognitive enhancement and stimulation. Additionally, indications like heart problems and hepatic impairment will further reduce your chances of getting a prescription for the medication.

Does Modafinil release dopamine?

It does not directly release dopamine but significantly increases its level in the brain by blocking the dopamine transporters. This is how this nootropic medicine works. Dopamine controls the area of thinking and planning, an increase in its dose enables us to stay awake and alert and improve focus.

Where to buy Modafinil In UK?

It is a prescription-only medication. Thus, you are authorized to procure it from a pharmacy with a prescription. You can get a prescription for narcolepsy and sleep apnea, but not for study and concentration purposes. However, you can order it online without a prescription as well.

Is Modafinil legal?

It is legal to buy nootropic medicines in the UK as long as you have a doctor’s prescription. Since It has been labeled as a Schedule IV substance by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), it is illegal for anybody other than a DEA-registered importer to import this medication into the country. However, you can buy Modafinil online in the UK without any hassle.

Why is Modafinil bad for you?

There are minor side effects but with low doses. Its nootropic effects make it unsuitable for long-term use as when patients tend to grow a tolerance to it or use it for substance abuse. Prolonged sleeplessness due to Modafinil 200mg will affect the immune system as well. Therefore, it is recommended not to use the medicine in the long term provided its sleep-related consequences.

Is Modafinil UK good for depression?

Studies have shown that this nootropic medicine reduces the severity of depression when used in combination with antidepressants. This hasn’t yet been FDA-approved and is still in the research stage. Nonetheless, people have been using the smart drug for reducing depression symptoms and have reported a positive shift in their mental health.

Does Modafinil make you suicidal?

It has been found to promote psychosis and suicidal tendencies when used in people with schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorders.  It is important to inform your practitioner about your physical and mental health conditions while being prescribed nootropic medicine to prevent such occurrences.

Can you sleep on Modafinil?

It should only be used to promote wakefulness in people diagnosed with daytime sleepiness disorder or work shift disorder. Normal people should not use this drug for staying awake. The medication works by increasing cerebral dopaminergic neurotransmission. Its use in normal patients may increase the potential for side effects.

Can you take Modafinil every day?

You can take it every day if you –

1. Do not exceed a prescribed dose and take it at the same time every day
2. Are not allergic to it
3. Do not have a history of psychiatric disorders or liver disorders
4. Do not have a history of drug abuse

Is Modafinil hard on the liver?

When subjected to its regular doses, people with impaired liver functions may present with cases of hepatotoxicity as it is metabolized in the liver. In people with normal liver functions, liver complications do not occur despite other complications like the Stevens-Johnson syndrome and hypersensitivity reactions. As long as used in moderate doses, Modafinil is not hard on the liver.