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KratomEater

Updated 4mo ago

Anyone tried Modafinil for ADHD? Share your experiences!

So I heard about this drug that is usually prescribed for narcolepsy but is used for ADHD in other countries. It’s called Modafinil or Provigil. Apparently it’s not as popular in the US. It’s said to be a smart drug and doesn’t have some of the negative side effects as Adderall and Methylphenidate. I requested to be switched and I do like it better. My medication management Dr. basically said I’d have to be experiencing sleeplessness or be working night shift. (a common reason for prescribing Modafinil as well for those having issues with staying awake on the job) so I told her honestly that I do have issues falling asleep as counter intuitive as that sounds. It’s nice, If I don’t feel like taking it one day I don’t feel like a zombie or tired. Has anyone else tried this? Whats your experience, and has anyone experienced any adverse effects?

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Alicia51

9mo

I currently have both diagnosed Adhd and narc. Without cataplexy. For me personally I take xywav at night to force me to sleep and armodafinil in the morning to wake me up. I can't compare it to Adderall however it doesn't make me shake or seem to have any bad side effects seen with other drugs, the downfall is, indont think it's as effective/strong as other meds but that may just be my dosage.

KratomEater

9mo

thanks for sharing that! I haven’t taken Modafinil for about two weeks. Im starting to just take it when I need to focus on a bigger job.

bibbl3bubbl3

6mo

Hiyaaa! I used to take Modafinil (Provigil). I have ADHD + Narcolepsy (without Cataplexy...tho sometimes I doubt it). I started on Adderall first, and then my doc added Modafinil as an add-on. Then, finally, I had just switched to Modafinil only. I noticed a difference when I didn't take it. I was more sleepy during the day and not as focused. I know my heart rate increased A LOT when I was taking it, but that also could be my anxiety. My partner actually had noticed that my personality was different when I took Modafinil. They said I wasn't as talkative. It is a good medication tho, it helped me work those long 10-12 hour days in retail. If you know the customer service industry in the US, it helped my temper quite a bit. Hope this answers your question!

strugglebus

6mo

When I took modafinil it gave me migraines and vertigo. I don't understand why they wouldn't just give it to you for narcolepsy it was either the first or second ones prescribed to me

Amiwwa

4mo

I take both Adderall and modafinil and I have both ADHD and Narcolepsy. I'm om a pretty high dose of modafinil and I still take naps daily. I'm also still having a hard time having the energy and focus to get tasks done throughout the day.

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