Q:  Has anyone there heard of the drug Modafinil? What are the side effects and possible doses?

A: We haven’t tried it, but from what we know, it is used for people who have trouble staying awake but do not want jitters or the appetite suppressive effects of a drug that is a stimulant. It is supposed to focus you and keep you alert, but doesn’t present any of the negative side effects of amphetamines, such as increased tolerance and finally, addiction. You are supposed to use between 100 and 200mg per day and divide them up in doses throughout the day. There may be a time-release version coming soon, which would make this one obsolete.  We did talk to two bodybuilders who currently use it, and they tell us that they use it when bulking and take it in the morning about 3 hour prior to workouts. They report it allows them to work out much longer and harder. They say it’s particularly beneficial when you are not getting as much sleep at night and need to get up and focus. But if that’s the case, you’ll get tired rapidly after about 3 hours on Modafinil. If you are actually sleep deprived, you may not really get benefit from this drug, but if it’s a simple case of getting drowsy at certain times of the day and you’re eating and sleeping fairly normally, it can be a great partner for gym workouts and anything you need to do throughout the day, without being a hindrance to your sanity or mood.

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