Does Modafinil help with performance?
Yes, for most people. 81% of 21 people who reported on Modafinil for performance say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 19% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for performance (93% across 41 options).
Performance: what users report
81%better21 reports · medium confidence
17 better0 no change4 worse
Ranked #40 of 41 for performance.
What people say about Modafinil and performance
“I started experimenting with Modafinil recently - taking 200mg a day, first thing in the morning... This stuff genuinely makes me feel superhuman.”
“Overall I'd say I did absolutely nothing that I couldn't have done anyway but looking back over the day you do seem to get more done.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong155 meta-analyses · 297 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at performance. 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