stimulantEVIDENCEAUSSchedule IV
Armodafinil
aka Nuvigil · Waklert · Artvigil
The R-enantiomer of modafinil. Similar effects with smoother onset and longer duration per dose.
Dose range75–150mg
Half-life15h
Onset60min
Safety3/5high evidence base
Mechanism of action
Same as modafinil — dopamine reuptake inhibition, orexin modulation. The R-enantiomer has longer half-life.
Benefits
Smoother wakefulness vs modafinil
EVIDENCEADirect head-to-head comparisons.
Side effects
- Headachecommonmoderate
- Insomniauncommonmoderate
Where to buy
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