Modafinil reviews: what real users say
We read 1,613 first-hand mentions of Modafinil from health and supplement communities. 936 of them say clearly how it went — and 50% of those say it helped.
Where people say it works: focus (86% of 689), energy (93% of 485), mood (64% of 125), memory (71% of 31).
Where it disappoints: sleep (only 21% of 94 say better), anxiety (only 30% of 87 say better), appetite (only 33% of 21 say better).
Most common complaints: insomnia, anxiety, headache, tolerance, jitteriness. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“It did make me focused and alert. I was working two jobs at the time and needed every ounce of energy I could muster.”
“The only med that works for my ADHD plus very little side effects.”
“You may like it better, it doesn't give you the jitters but it gives you all the focus and energy. At least that's my experience.”
“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.”
“Modafinil(200mg) makes me so outgoing and extroverted. It gives me soo much energy and the just do it attitude.”
“I'm currently using modafinil and it's the only thing that thoroughly treats my depression and anhedonia, brain fog and actually makes me feel alive.”
Negative and mixed experiences
“I started experimenting with Modafinil recently - taking 200mg a day, first thing in the morning... This stuff genuinely makes me feel superhuman.”
“I took 100mg modafinil yesterday and I worked very hard. Then I slept really well (I generally do after taking modafinil as long as I take it around 6-7am).”
“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.”
“I tried Vyvanse and Modafinilo and both were a mess. I was so stimulated I couldn’t focus.”
“Less is more, 50mg is enough to give me focus, the half life is very long, so I don't take it any later than 6am or I won't sleep good that day.”
“I used it nearly daily for about a year and a halve... I've learned to become a fairly good coder... I also quit smoking and no longer have any urge to smoke.”
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