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There is a drug called modafinil, is not an amphetamine in the strict sense of the word but it can keep you awake for many hours, is used to treat narcolepsy an
by jQueryIsAwesome 14y ago
There is a drug called modafinil, is not an amphetamine in the strict sense of the word but it can keep you awake for many hours, is used to treat narcolepsy and its already being used in the military.
- nnq 14y ago...and a pretty darn good study-for-exams enhancer, some say :)
- mistercow 14y ago> not an amphetamine in the strict sense of the word It's not an amphetamine in any sense of the word. Scientists were hesitant to even call it a "stimulant" at first. It also does not have aggression inducing effects, or a lot of the other negative side effects of amphetamines.
- sp332 14y agoAlso known as Provigil. It has some serious side-effects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modafinil#Side_effects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modafinil#Side_effects and requires a prescription in the US (Schedule IV controlled substance). However adrafinil is currently unregulated in the US, and your liver will metabolize it into modafinil with a half-life of about 1 hour.
- jQueryIsAwesome 14y ago4500 mg single dose don't kill a human (recommended dose is 200mg); strong side-effects are an exception and not the norm.
- sp332 14y agoI know side effects are the exception but they exist, even at normal doses. From the PDF linked from wikipedia: "Common side effects that can happen in anyone who takes modafinil tablets include: •back pain •headache •nausea •feeling nervous •stuffy nose •diarrhea •feeling anxious •dizziness •upset stomach •trouble sleeping"