@gustiable Just received mine but a little afraid to try. Did you have good results, if you don’t mind my asking…😊

@@cynthiar7350I like moda but it’s really not much of a stimulant.. it mainly boosts focus and slight boost to mood. I find it makes me feel like being productive. I definitely feel some dopaminergic boost from it but it’s nowhere near as recreational as smth like adderall

Sorry to interrupt but I don't want that medicine modafinil or armodafinil because it is a bit of trouble and nothing else. Nothing like that wha it claims to do. THIS IS MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND MY OWN FINDINGS. PLEASE DO NOT JUDGE ME FOR ANYTHING AS NO ONE IS EXPERIENCE SAME EFFECT AS MINE. NO OFFENSE GUYS. HERE TO HELP. I M A MEDICAL STUDENT AS WELL. JST MENTIONED IT. THANK YOU 😊

@@nehasaraf7042 modafinil makes my heart pound hard, it's weird

Thanks for the video idea, I'll consider it.

Are you able to cite any source for this? I am terrified at even the rare prospect of Stevens-Johnson.

@@EphesianRose I’m trying to remember the source. i was deep into the topic when I wrote the comment and it’s been some time since then. If I come up with it I’ll let you know.

I am trying to do this soon too, I have been on adderall for like 8 years. Can you expand on how it works for you and if it was a difficult switch? I am mainly hoping that I can just feel more normal on this medication

compare the two please :)

YUP!! Share further experience brother 😊

Thank you!!

Have you tried aderal?

Agreed

are you an overachiever? share more info on the experience with it. Thanks 😊

Wow.. I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with your health. It sounds as though there is an underlying medical cause. I hope you get some answers. Also, talk with your doctor about modafanil and how well you responded to it, plus mention that you've tried other meds without success. Though it is not first line, its use can be justified in your case based on your history and current symptoms. Modafanil is not as addictive or has a much less abuse potential than other stimulants, so that shouldn't be an issue, but taking it prn until another medication takes effect is a good idea.

@@LevelheadedMind I am so glad to read your response because it makes me feel hopeful about receiving the care I feel I need to be productive and to atleast feel that I can do life. Thank you so much for all your educational videos and helpful responses. It is greatly appreciated.

@@MsFoundIT You're welcome and thank you for sharing your story as it can help others in similar situations.

​@@MsFoundIThave you discovered a cause to your drowsiness? Did you get treatment with modafinil?

@@redpilljesus Hi there! Since I started seeing my endocrinologist last year i.e 2021 June end (I continue to see the same doctor every few months as the doctor instructs), there was a time when my doctor asked if I want to have a referral to sleep medicine specialist i.e. after the doctor heard some nurse in their clinic mentioned of someone in her life experienced similar sleepiness and got sleep disorder (I guess). But my having medical background and knowing my body, I didn't take that offer because I was sure this is hormonal related. Anyways, I finally officially got diagnosed with secondary adrenal Insufficiency, which is the same diagnosis that I have been telling since 2019 to my first 2 specialist doctors (1 local and Mayo clinic specialist) that I have; it's a complex process and lot of diagnostic tests to pick up the cause or issue. Anyways, eventhough doctors didn't mention anytime that the specific symptom of sleepiness needing naps is from hormonal or not, and neither do I remember coming across a literature or articles saying so. But with my experience as a patient and my observation as a patient and from a provider's lens, I think it comes on when my cortisol gets low. There are many other symptoms I get or could get when cortisol is low or getting low or not enough for me to function well. However being specific to sleepiness, I have noticed that starting my medicine hydrocortisone or treatment for the secondary adrenal insufficiency, has helped and I didn't need naps when I take the med in time. And on days when I have lab test or blood draw scheduled, I hold my morning hydrocortisone dose for the lab. And on those times or days, while coming back from the lab, I will start yawning continously and will later within an hr or so, will need 1.5-2hrs nap after getting home. In terms of Modanafil, last year I once asked my endocrinologist for her opinion on using it while time goes by with my various extensive lab tests to get diagnosed with secondary adrenal insufficiency. But she didn't feel comfortable I guess. Anyways, I am now being treated with my two hormone replacement (cortisol and thyroid) medicines, which has helped my overall symptoms but I am not close to being my old self i.e. pre, Cushing's disease (2010), which is considered "cured" but has a hand in me having this current diagnosis and Cushing's also leaves residual symptoms (fatigued depression) per literatures. I am a member of couple of FB support groups for this condition and I see lot of other people in the group shared the same thing or experience i.e. quality of life is not back at baseline. Thesedays I seldom feel sleepy during daytime needing naps or resting in bed and that too happens on days either I haven't taken my meds for some reason or if I have other issues/stressors (pain, infection, talking especially on phone s about stressful topics or dealing with difficult people etc) that increases my need for cortisol. Of the records, I used modanafil few times as needed for motivation because I still find myself not doing much of any home chores like washing dishes or cleaning that I wish to get done. Eventhough with the hormone medications, my depression is not severe and obvious as before. But I think it's lurking down there as not having interest in much. I don't know if I answered your questions well but I hope it was helpful and feel free to leave question if have more.

I’ve had a much better experience with Modafinil compared to Dextroamphetamine. I came off Dexedrine after 5 years and my quality of life has increased dramatically.

@@OneWheelFloaterthey still prescribe that? I thought they only prescribed Vyvanse now? At least in the USA

@@dmtwizard oh yes definitely it’s available. I’m in the U.S. as well, I actually was prescribed Nuvigil/Armodafinil last month. It’s last longer through the day because of a longer half life and for me, it has less side effects. It’s considered an off-label prescription when used for ADHD or similar conditions. I tried Vyvanse before Provigil and NuVigil and it was no different than Dexedrine in my experience. I would never take an amphetamine again after trying Nuvigil.

I take it 3 years it helps

@@OneWheelFloater I know it's great right I like the fact that this doesn't make wired or high

Yes, for depressed patients who chronically have low energy, fatigue and lack of motivation, adding modafinil can be very helpful.

Thank you.

Meant do add - prescribed for SSR such as Lexapro and effixor not well tolerated

Alcohol will make Modafanil non effective. It is never safe to drink alcohol with your medication.

I will put those video ideas on my list. Thank you.

No you cannot get this over the counter, in the US. As a US provider I am unsure of other country's regulations of this medication, but in the U.S. it is considered a controlled substance. Patients with Bipolar must be stable before trying any stimulant since there is a high risk for inducing mania, so typically stimulants are not advised.

it can only be prescribed by a healthcare professional in the UK for: narcolepsy, sleep apnoea and for few off-label uses only authorised by specialists. it is not usually prescribed for mental health disorders in the UK/NHS. However, consult with your regular GP to take into account your full medical history and existing medications to consider any risks, side effects or interactions that could potentially affect conditions such as bipolar before starting any medications such as modafinil.

Hi, thanks for your question and sharing your experience. Trintellix is great for depression and can help with anxiety to a point. Modafanil can help with the symptoms of depression such as lack of energy, no motivation and fatigue. It does this by boosting both Dopamine and Norepinephrine. By increasing both of those neurotransmitters it can also help with attention and focus, and even cognitive function, which is why it got coined the "smart drug". However, it will not help with anxiety. In fact it may make it worse. You may want to add Buspar to the Trintellix to help with the anxiety. You can also increase the dose of Trintellix if you haven't maxed it out. If you haven't tried Bupropion, that may also help. The bottom line is, there are many options, so have this discussion with your doctor to decide which treatments will be best for you. I wish you the best on your mental health journey 🙏

I was going to ask the same question. I have anxiety but like being wakefull in the day. It is not a medication I will ask my Dr about.

Modafinil increases anxiety.

@@paweltracz1061 Is Modafinil work for SCT(sluggish cognitive tempo)

You can use this to help come off of stronger stimulants, but this is still a stimulant medication and considered a controlled substance. Armodafanil is taken once a day and Modafanil twice a day. That is the primary difference.

Thanks for your response, Dr !

@@LevelheadedMind You can be hooked to Modafinil, but just not in the same way as amphetamines stimulants. Modafinil allows you to enjoys task improvement. it makes you concentrate even harder and better for a longer period of time. Amphetamines makes you a crack head if you can't control your behaviour while Modafinil do not.

That is a paradoxical reaction or adverse effect. This can be from many things, but I would start by assessing your nutrient levels and checking your genetics for errors of metabolism.

Hi petals. If you reacted to a dye in the manufacturers brand then it is possible, that it was the culprit, but really hard to say. Speak to a pharmacist and see what they say. They may know of such reaction. In my practice I have not seen that with Celexa, but have with other medications.

@@LevelheadedMind Great idea. Thank you very much!

@@LevelheadedMind Hi, I tried asking one of my doctor for modafinil for short term use until I get my other lab tests done to find out my diagnosis. I asked it for my depression and daytime sleepiness symptoms which I am thinking are due to some endocrine condition. But the doctor said that she is not experienced in this med and asked if I want to go see a Slepp medicine doctor to find out if I have some undiagnosed sleep disorder. This made me feel so hopeless and made me feel like I will never get answers to not omly my symptoms but will not get any help for symptomatic relief while I seek my correct diagnosis and try to keep my work or try to function daily. All I do as I wait to do my tests without my diet pill (that I take it energy) is eat, sleep, and no motivation. The message from the doctor made me feel like it's not worth doing anything or seeking care or treatment or living like this. So I am checking what else can I do so that I can return to work and be able to function and be productive on daily basis. I thought to ask you if do you do Televisits? Or do you recommend any telelhealth clinic/provider in the US that can prescribe modafinil for depression and daytime sleepiness? I don't expect much but needed to double check here. Thank you.

@@MsFoundIT I am so sorry you've experienced this. I'm licensed in FL, so though I offer tele visits, I am restricted on where I can practice. Where are you located? I can see about helping you find a provider. You can send me your contact details via my contact page on my website so that way we can communicate privately, off of UKposts. www.levelheadedmind.com/contact

@@LevelheadedMind Thank you so much for your reply and the link. I have sent an email (listed on the linked site). I will keep an eye on my email. Thank you so much!

Im going through the same. Been using a modafinil stack called CORTEX which helps immensely- I’m here to see if modafinil alone would work better for this hangover feeling I have all the time. I just asked my lexapro prescriber if he could prescribe modafinil

Liver toxicity is a rare side effect. If concerned check your liver enzymes every 3 to 6 months while you are on this.

This medication can elevate your BP. Speak with your doctor about it, it may or may not be contraindicated depending on many factors.

⁠​⁠@@LevelheadedMind…​​⁠I know this is very late in the game, but I’m really glad you provided an answer, since I was just prescribed Modalfinil and I am in the exact same situation as the OP, high BP due to severe SA! I am on BP meds atm so I’m gonna bring it up with my doc before I start taking it. Thank You!

@testing6753… Hi! I know this is late but here it goes… I currently am in the exact same situation you were a year ago, so… if you ever get to read this comment, could you please comment on your experience dealing with this issue? I would really appreciate it!! Cheers!

@@perrobravoperocastrado2286 hello. Unfortunately the modafinil did not provide that "refreshed" wakefulness feel I was hoping for that you would get from a good sleep. It did keep me awake in an unnatural, mental state and I couldn't fall asleep for a very long time. Physically my skin got itchy bc I feel like the modafinil does something to the blood vessels or something. Also my head hurts and lungs and heart hurt if I take too much. Overall this obviously shouldn't be taken for sleep apnea patients bc our bodies are already in a weakened state.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Sounds like you had a paradoxical reaction to it. I hope you find a treatment that works well for you.

Pls reply or make a video

Thank you CES, I am glad you are finding this channel useful. As for the insomnia... well first of all I am not an advocate for starting both of these medications at the same time. If you have a true comorbid ADHD and Anxiety, best practice is to treat the anxiety first, get that under control, before adding a stimulant that can exacerbate the anxiety. Second, both of these medications can also make insomnia worse. Make sure you are taking them early in the morning, then at night get a sleep hygiene routine. I discuss this in this video ukposts.info/have/v-deo/eYejp5x-nnuD0Ik.html You can use extended release melatonin or magnesium glycinate If there aren't any contraindications, but all should be discussed with your provider. Thanks for watching the videos and I wish you well on your mental health care journey.

I had great results on fluoextine!

You should be terrified of adderall and Prozac. They are terrible meds...

It can increase your alertness, focus and attention.

@@LevelheadedMindso are you saying it doesn’t affect someone’s ability to drive?

Talk to your doctor about it and see if you need to change your treatment regimen.

How much mg safe modafinil per day for a young man How many years safe to take modafinil per day

If I remember right, I read people who used modanafil saying that they need to take few days off when on modanafil to avoid tolerance build up.

@@MsFoundIT yes that's right.

@@pradeepogara1527 200mg a day is a target dose.

It can increase heart rate and blood pressure, rarely it can cause irregular heart rhythm. I make sure all my clients on stimulants get routine labs and EKG.

What is max dose in 24 hr period ??

@@mikeyoung1002400mg brother

No it is not available without prescription in India .I m from India

@@enigmaticbeing7796 thank you for clarifying I was wondering why it would be that easy to get there someone else on here said it was over the counter in India

Technically you require a prescription in India, BUT then! And it's not very expensive, around 4 USD for a strip of 10 , 200mg strip, by a reputed Pharma company.

Lol we get without prescription from India easily

@@lesliesmith5369 i am from india bro and i brought this without any prescription. The difference is which part of indian you are living while in my city not all give it without prescription but some do. So ya i found out the medicial shop that give it without prescription

Have that conversation with your doctor.

@@StaceHalland can u give advice on Modafinil 200 mg , how safe is it to take if u r over 70 or there any other alternative as I want to stay Alert & reluctant to take antidepressants because of bereavement in the family

Are you trying to quit coke?

Tell us more about the experience do you come off of it or you take one every day please explain brother. Thanks 😊

Yes it can be used for ADHD. People that use it for ADHD report less side effects. So if you are taking an amphetamine like Adderall and get anxious and jittery. This may be better tolerated.

Thank you 💟

@@LevelheadedMind Is Modafinil work for SCT(sluggish cognitive tempo).Thank you.

Omg...

It never got any better. Im so disappointed.

Are you sure your tablets are not fake? Do you bought it in a pharmacy?

@@deadlock107 I could tell they had something but did zero for my focus or anything like that. I'm not happy about it at all. I purchased over seas. Can't get a prescription.

@@zombiemillionaire6397 Have you tried armodafinil? It's stronger and usually works for people when modafinil doesn't. Modafinil didn't work for me either, but armodafinil definitely does. I get mine overseas as well.

Help me

You have to get a prescription from your doctor.

Can you help me Give me prescription

@@ritayadav1756 you can buy it online from India if you look around

Without prescription i cant buy this tablet in india

Yes, I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Thank you.

​@@LevelheadedMindhi doctor. I am using zoloft,can a I take modafinil sometimes? Is there any danger?

No this is not used for PTSD as it can induce anxiety.

@@LevelheadedMind what do you think is the best for ptsd