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While I happen to agree with you, I think that andrewf was pointing out that while modafinil is known not to be an acute toxin, that says little as to whether i
by sailormoon 17y ago
While I happen to agree with you, I think that andrewf was pointing out that while modafinil is known not to be an acute toxin, that says little as to whether it is a chronic toxin, since its mechanism is poorly understood and may have undesirable long-term side effects.
A good example might be fructose, which you'd have to try very hard indeed to overdose on, but seems to be a long-term chronic toxin with many unpleasant effects, the high LD50 and the advisability of taking it at all being quite unrelated, indeed opposing.
- AngryParsley 17y agoYes, there are many counterexamples, but most compounds that are safe in large acute doses are safe in small long-term doses. Given this evidence, the studies showing neuroprotective effects, and the fact that modafinil has been around since the 80's, I assign high probability to its long-term safety.