Modafinil (brand name Provigil) is one of the primary drugs used in the management of narcolepsy in the UK. Narcolepsy is a rare condition that affects sleep control and results in daytime sleepiness, often sudden and uncontrollable. The public’s interest in modafinil comes from the drug’s association with a class of medicines called ‘smart drugs‘, also called nootropics and cognitive enhancers. Many individuals search for cognitive enhancement drugs, and modafinil tends to be one of the main drugs which always gets mentioned. Today I will review modafinil alternatives, drugs that promote awakeness and/or improve cognitive functions. I will not review over the counter modafinil alternatives or modafinil’s natural alternatives simply because none of the existing supplements or over the counter products have the same effect as modafinil. If they did, they would not be available over the counter (at least in the UK). Please read the related post: How to get modafinil? to learn various aspects of modafinil’s supply in the UK.
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