Does Modafinil help with energy?
Yes, for most people. 93% of 485 people who reported on Modafinil for energy say it improved. 5% noticed no change and 2% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for energy (87% across 95 options).
Energy: what users report
93%better485 reports · high confidence
450 better25 no change10 worse
Ranked #4 of 95 for energy.
What people say about Modafinil and energy
“It did make me focused and alert. I was working two jobs at the time and needed every ounce of energy I could muster.”
“I started experimenting with Modafinil recently - taking 200mg a day, first thing in the morning... This stuff genuinely makes me feel superhuman.”
“The only med that works for my ADHD plus very little side effects.”
“I been taking modafinil for about 8 years on and off. I take 100 mg to 200 mg 5 days a week. It has changed my life.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong155 meta-analyses · 297 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at energy. See all research on Modafinil.
Side effects people mention
insomnia 90anxiety 75headache 63tolerance 37jitteriness 28
What else is Modafinil used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count