The effect of Adrafinil, unlike conventional stimulants, builds subtly over a period of days to months. This appears to be based on its ability to selectively stimulate adrenergic receptors in the brain. These receptors normally respond to norepinephrine
J Clin Psychiatry 2000 May;61(5):378-81 Modafinil augmentation of antidepressant treatment in depression. Menza MA, Kaufman KR, Castellanos A Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical Sch
In 10 to 20 years we'll be able to pharmacologically turn sleep off. It's already being quelled with Modafinil, a stimulant with a near-mythical reputation for keeping you awake without the jitters, excessive euphoria, and eventual crash that come after
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Rapidly restores vigilance and alertness in older people and the physically and mentally tired. Has a powerful antidepressant action far superior to that of fluoxetine (Prozac) and clomipramine (Anafranil) and is without any serious side effects. Adrafin
Magnolia Extract is rich in the phytochemicals honokiol and magnolol. Honokiol has a long history of use in traditional Chinese formulas that relieve anxiety without leaving you feeling like you've been drugged. Magnolol exerts an antidepressant effect. A
Rapidly restores vigilance and alertness in older people and the physically and mentally tired. Has a powerful antidepressant action far superior to that of fluoxetine (Prozac) and clomipramine (Anafranil) and is without any serious side effects. Adrafin
Accounts of use for depression, ADD/ADHD, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue (off-label). Metabolic precursor to modafinil; takes 1 hr to kick in, hard on liver. Not "controlled" like modafinil/Provigil.