Modafinil
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Provigil; Modavigil
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Stimulant
CHEMICAL NAME
benzhydrylsulphinylacetamide
DESCRIPTION
Modafinil is a mild central nervous system stimulant used in the treatment of fatigue and sleepiness. It is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of narcolepsy.
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Heart Problems?, by Lerdob
Better Waking Through Chemistry, by Larry Smith
It's Just a Dream, by Alberto
That Extra Mental Edge, by SupernovaNights
A Student's Take, by Greedo
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Synthesis of Adrafinil & Modafinil - Rhodium
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Neural Enhancement: A Slippery Slope for Neurologists, March 31 2006, Applied Neurology
Juicing the Brain, Nov 2006, Scientific American
UK army tested 'stay awake' pills, Oct 25 2006, BBC.co.uk
Get ready for 24-hour living, Feb 18 2006, New Scientist
Wakefulness Finds a Powerful Ally - NY Times, Jun 29 2004
Stay-Awake Pill May Get Wider Approval - ABC News, Oct 9 2003 (cache)
Wake Up, Little Suzzie - Slate, Mar 7 2003
New drug may help soldiers stay awake - Ottawa Citizen, 2003