Armodafinil
What Is Armodafinil?
Armodafinil is the R-enantiomer of modafinil, offering longer-lasting wakefulness promotion with potentially smoother effects. It's FDA-approved for narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea.
Armodafinil Research & Studies
01 Armodafinil as a Potential Pharmacological Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults: A Review ▸
Armodafinil demonstrates potential as a treatment for adult ADHD, improving wakefulness, memory, impulse control, and executive functions.
View Study (Bentham Science)02 Adjunctive armodafinil for major depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder ▸
At 150 mg/day, adjunctive armodafinil improved depressive symptoms in bipolar depression patients, though not all measures showed improvement.
View Study (Journal of Clinical Psychiatry)03 Adjunct armodafinil improves wakefulness and memory in obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome ▸
Armodafinil enhanced wakefulness, memory, and reduced fatigue in obstructive sleep apnea patients while maintaining regular nCPAP use.
View Study (Respiratory Medicine Journal)04 Armodafinil as adjunctive therapy in adults with cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia ▸
At 200 mg/day, armodafinil showed no cognitive improvement but appeared to mitigate negative schizophrenia symptoms.
View Study (Psychiatrist.com)05 Armodafinil for treatment of excessive sleepiness associated with shift work disorder ▸
Armodafinil significantly improved wakefulness during night shifts and overall clinical condition without affecting daytime sleep.
View Study (Mayo Clinic Proceedings)06 Efficacy of Treatment With Armodafinil for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With High-grade Glioma ▸
Armodafinil showed no significant reduction in cancer-related fatigue in high-grade glioma patients, but may benefit corticosteroid users.
View Study (JAMA Network)07 A phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of armodafinil for excessive sleepiness associated with jet lag disorder ▸
At 150 mg/day, armodafinil significantly increased wakefulness and reduced sleep latency following eastward travel across 6 time zones.
View Study (Mayo Clinic Proceedings)Armodafinil User Reviews & Experiences
*Based on large scale analysis of publicly available user experiences
Users generally prefer armodafinil over modafinil for its smoother, longer-lasting effects. Many report cleaner focus without the edginess some experience with modafinil.
Armodafinil Benefits, Dosage & Side Effects
- Sustained Wakefulness: Longer duration than modafinil, often lasting 12-15 hours.
- Clean Focus: Users report clear-headed alertness without jitters.
- Improved Cognition: Enhanced working memory and executive function.
- Smoother Experience: Often described as less 'pushy' than modafinil.
- Potent at Lower Doses: Typically effective at 150mg vs 200mg modafinil.
- Genetic Variation: Effectiveness may vary based on CYP450 enzyme genetics.
- Standard Dose: 150mg once daily in the morning.
- Range: 75-250mg depending on individual response.
- Early Dosing: Take early to avoid sleep disruption.
- Headaches: Common, often mitigated with hydration.
- Appetite Suppression: Significant reduction in hunger.
- Insomnia: Can disrupt sleep if taken too late.
- Dry Mouth: Increased thirst common.
- Prescription Required: Schedule IV controlled substance in the US.
- Brand Names: Sold as Nuvigil in the US.
- Online Sources: Available from international pharmacies.
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