I'm a college student and since coming to college I have noticed an extreme decrease in motivation, focus, and alertness when it came to doing schoolwork as compared to high school. I have just recently learned about modafinil and adrafinil and they seem to be the perfect thing to help motivate me with studying and focus but with all the junk on the internet it's tough to educate yourself on topics like this. My questions basically are the following:
For my desired usage, would the seemingly less effective (and less expensive) adrafinil be suitable or should I invest a little bit more in a modafinil-based drug like modalert or provigil?
When it comes to modafinil I have heard mixed things about modalert and glowing remarks about provigil. Should I invest in the much more costly provigil and get guaranteed results or take a chance of getting modalert and not having it work?
Would these drugs be close to or as effective as adderall? I'm looking for a cheaper, easier way to acquire a drug that produces the focus and alertness adderall gives you.
If I were to invest in a modafinil drug, should I get 100mg or 200 mg tablets to start? Likewise, if I were to buy an adrafinil drug should I get 300mg or 600mg? To me it seems the 200/600mg capsules would make the most sense due to the fact that I could cut the dose in half if needed but I'm unsure as to the efficiency of these when first introduced into the body and if the larger pills would have an adverse effect.
I have read that one of the main differences between modalert and provigil is the absorption rate. Provigil is reputed to absorb faster, thus giving a stronger effect yet grinding up modalert and taking off it's time release coating could help increase potencty. Is there any validity to this?
Also what are the pros and cons of buying capsules over powder? And where can I buy powder online?
I have searched through this forum and have found answers to most of these questions, but they pertained to curing narcolepsy, not really using them as a study aid. I also know the legality behind buying modafinil-based products online and the risk involved in buying from international pahrmacies. I'm just looking for answers pertaining purely to effectiveness as a study aid and focusing agent. Thank you in advance for the help.
Edited by Masta Shake, 18 February 2008 - 04:11 AM.