Nootropics: Provigil RX

[Hamonrye]

Another great video! Thanks Leo!

Very interesting that nuvigil (armodafinil) and provigil (modafinil) help boost meditation/enlightenment efforts! 

The U.S. FDA says they cause psychoactive and euphoric effects, alterations in mood, perception, thinking and feelings, typical of other CNS stimulants.

In the US, these are scheduled drugs (controlled substances) due to potential for addiction/dependence.    So yes, Leo is right, cycle use off and on to reduce tolerance and potential for addiction (which I agree is less than amphetamine/adderall).  

So, because they are scheduled drugs, and require close follow up with your provider, getting an RX may not be easy! 

If you have a diagnosis of daytime sleepiness- such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), shift work disorder (SWD) and no history of addiction or misuse of stimulants then you may walk out of your provider's office with an RX.  Even patients with other serious issues, like with multiple sclerosis related fatigue may get a prescription. 

But, if you don't have one of these problems, your healthcare provider may chose to prescribe these meds "off label", but many will not do this due to regulation by the FDA (and fear of litigation).

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021875s023lbl.pdf