Skip to main content

Armodafinil: The enhanced smart for enhanced cognitive skills

Introduction

Often in our lives we have been in that state of being so fatigued; even though we have not yet worked as much. This fatigue is the left over effect of the previous day’s work. With our busy schedules we are not able to take the required quota of rest and this eventually takes a toll on our body. Often in the form of ailments. Smart drugs or Nootropics help in maintaining the wakefulness of a person. Modafinil was and still is the prevalent compound in the smart drug world, gaining the nickname, “King of Smart Drugs”.



But with time the need arose for a better enhanced drug that had the enhanced benefits of Modafinil with lesser number of side effects. With extensive research & development, Armodafinil was developed. Let us see more about Armodafinil in detail.

Overview

Armodafinil is the upgraded version of the very popular Modafinil. It was FDA approved in 2007. The smart drug is simply the R-enantiomer of the Modafinil compound. Armodafinil works pretty much like Modafinil in the way in acts in the body. Armodafinil acts on the subset of brain pathways that regulate the sleep-wake cycle of a person. Dopamine is a compound found in the body that is mostly responsible for the wakefulness in the body. Armodafinil inhibits the re-uptake of Dopamine. Thus making more Dopamine available in the body, and making the person awake and active. Along with Dopamine it also increases the level of other chemicals like Histamine, Norepinephrine, and Serotonin thus elevating a person’s mood and keeping him/her active and focused through the day.

Dosage

  For treating excessive sleep disorder, sleep apnea, narcolepsy; 150-250 mg orally once a day in the morning
  For shift work disorder, 150 mg orally a day, 1 hour prior to the start of the shift.

Uses

  Reduces extreme sleepiness
  Helpful for treating narcolepsy, and other sleep disorders like sleep apnea
  Helpful for people with shift work disorder who need to stay awake during their work shift
  Also helps to increase memory, focus and alertness.


Side effects

  Fever
  Headache
  Sore throat
  Dizziness, etc.
  Allergic reactions in rare cases

Conclusion

Armodafinil is a smart drug that has the enhanced properties of Modafinil with lesser side effects. However care should be taken so that Armodafinil does not harm us inversely. 

· Tell your doctor about any allergies and your medical history of any ailments (heart, lung, or renal, etc.).
· Do not consume with alcohol.
· Do not operate heavy machinery.
· Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Armodafinil.
· Not advised for anyone below 18 years.


One can buy Armodafinil online at online med stores that provide these pills at affordable rates.   


Comments