Is there any danger of using Modafinil?

Modafinil is the first safe smart drug of the world which was approved by FDA in 1998. It was approved as the drug to treat narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Smart dugs are basically activeness booster. They help us to stay active by making the effect in our brain. Modafinil also does the same. It is a very effective smart pill for which it is considered as the king of smart pills. This smart pill is also very popular among the students as a cognitive enhancer.

According to the people, smart pills like Modafinil can increase our activeness. But it is not true. They only can make our brain active and alert and we can stay focus towards our goal.

Use of Modafinil

• Modafinil is basically an activeness booster which can help us to stay active and to become more efficient in our work
• Modafinil also can help us in staying awake by increasing the dopamine level in the brain which is a wakefulness-promoting agent
• Modafinil is very famous among the students as it can enhance memory power and concentration as a cognitive enhancer
• Modafinil is also used as a mood enhancer

Working mechanism

We know smart pills are used to boost up our activeness. But the working mechanism of smart pills is not known. As per assumption, they may work by stimulating the neurotransmitters in our brain. As a smart pill, probably Modafinil follows the same mechanism. Modafinil basically works as the combination of two things which includes the direct inhibition of the dopamine reuptake and the indirect inhibition of noradrenaline reuptake in the VLPO and orexin activation. This smart pill has partial alpha 1B-adrenergic agonist effects by directly stimulating the receptors which stop the reuptake of dopamine by binding to the dopamine reuptake pump. This can increase the extracellular dopamine in our brain. This smart pill activates glutamatergic circuits while inhibiting GABA. By following this working mechanism, Modafinil helps us to stay active.

Side effects

Some common side effects of Modafinil is included

Dizziness,

Upper respiratory tract infection,

Nausea,

A headache,

Diarrhea,

Nervousness,

Agitation,

Anxiety,

Dry mouth, and

Trouble sleeping  (insomnia)

Stop taking Modafinil and contact your doctor if you experience these side effects which are listed below;

Fever,

Chest pain,

Easy bruising or bleeding,

Hallucinations,

Depression,

Fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, or

Mental/mood changes (such as confusion, depression, hallucinations, and rare thoughts of suicide).

Modafinil abuse

Modafinil is considered as the king of smart pills. So there is no doubt about its effectiveness. It is basically used to boost up our active energy. But remember Modafinil cannot increase activeness, yet it helps you to stay active. Modafinil should be taken one pill in one day. But, people to gain more energy, take more pills which can lead them to danger.

According to Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Modafinil has the effect on the dopamine centers of the brain which is similar to cocaine, methamphetamines, and amphetamines. It indicates Modafinil also has the chances of addiction as it also can forcibly trigger the brain to release neurotransmitters which are associated with pleasure. Normally, brain reabsorbs dopamine after a period of time. But the addictive drugs like cocaine do it in continuously. If one takes Modafinil for the long time or more than recommended, it also can create the same effect. Though it at the initial stage makes you supremely active, later it can lead you to become a numb person. Excessive use of Modafinil also can lead you to insomnia.

Modafinil was made for the better of the human being. So, take it properly to get the best result. To avoid any kind of mishaps, take it with doctors advice.