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
Ampakines capable of improving cognition by enhancing brain activity under normal circumstances may also have the potential to reduce the harmful or unwanted effects of sleep deprivation. (CX717 by Cortex Pharmaceuticals)
Provigil (generic name modafinil) is an eugeroic drug generally prescribed to treat narcolepsy. Eugeroic simply means ‘good arousal’. This unique class of drug contains only two at present, Adrafinil and Modafinil. Modafinil is not a typical stimulant
In patients with depression who experience sedation as a side effect of antidepressants, adjunctive modafinil improved wakefulness & reduced fatigue. Modafinil plus SSRIs improved mood & quality of life.
Researchers say that ampakines, which extend waking times and enhance cognitive function, did not appear to be linked to side effects such as hyperactivity, distorted thinking or extended wakefulness. Samuel Deadwyler, of who led the Wake Forest Universit