Modafinil vs Phenylpiracetam for focus
Short answer: For focus, more users report improvement with Phenylpiracetam — 90% of 205 reports, versus 84% of 454 for Modafinil.
Modafinil has 155 meta-analyses and 297 randomized trials on PubMed; Phenylpiracetam has 0 and 0.
Based on 1,116 reports about Modafinil and 649 about Phenylpiracetam. Not medical advice.
| Modafinil Medication | Phenylpiracetam Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 45 | 56 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 48% | 67% |
| Reports | 1,116 | 649 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | DResearch: None |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 155 / 297 | 0 / 0 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 100% (2) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 40% (15) | 50% (2) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 84% (454) | 90% (205) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 91% (307) | 95% (126) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 19% (75) | 30% (10) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 26% (73) | 70% (30) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 62% (90) | 85% (72) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 71% (21) | 100% (20) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 88% (17) | 100% (36) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 33% (9) | — |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 9% (11) | 0% (2) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | — |
| Common side effects | insomnia, anxiety, headache, tolerance | tolerance, insomnia, headache, jitteriness |
| Typical dose reported | as needed | 100 mg / 100mg 5 days a week with 2 days off or 200mg once a week |
Our findings represent the most comprehensive available evidence base to inform patients, families, clinicians, guideline developers, and policymakers on the choice of ADHD medications across age groups. Taking into account both efficacy and safety, evidence from this meta-analysis supports methylphenidate in children and adolescents, and amphetamines in adults, as preferred first-choice medications for the short-term treatment of ADHD. New research should be funded urgently to assess long-term effects of these drugs.
Lancet Psychiatry, 2018 ↗“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 took 100 mgs of phenylpiracetam. I was laughing with friends, I felt GOOD.”
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