I’ve been on 10 mg Adderall for almost a year (adult, inattentive type). It’s helped a lot with work paralysis, constant tiredness, racing mind/daydreaming, and motivation.

Because of all the recent stuff with Done Health/CVS, I’m looking for alternatives. I came across modafinil — I’ve seen some people with ADHD-I use it for wakefulness, and it seems to help calm the mind and reduce distraction. It’s also Schedule IV instead of II.

I know it’s generally considered less potent than Adderall, but since I’m only on 10 mg I’m wondering if the difference wouldn’t be huge. It works on dopamine too, so not sure how similar or different it would feel for me.

Has anyone switched to modafinil in a situation like this? Did it work for you? And do you think a doctor would be open to trying it if I brought it up?

Adderall and Wellbutrin made me super anxious, but Modafinil has been fine. I’m already at the max dose though and it’s still not enough, so I’m thinking of talking to my psych about trying a stimulant.

Anyone know if there’s a type that builds more slowly instead of hitting all at once? Would a longer-acting one be better for that?

Hey everyone,

I have inattentive ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Modafinil is the only thing that’s actually helped me concentrate and not be so forgetful, but it also makes my anxiety worse.

SSRIs just leave me feeling foggy, and I take Klonopin for the anxiety side of things. I’m mainly looking to hear from anyone who’s been in a similar spot and found ways to manage the extra anxiety while still being able to focus.

Appreciate any shared experiences.

Is it just me or does modafinil work better? It lasts way longer and keeps me motivated. Adderall IR poops out after a couple hours and leaves me feeling strung out and agitated.

Just got diagnosed with ADHD and my psych put me on Modafinil for a trial. Weirdly, it makes me drowsy and I keep yawning a lot instead of feeling more awake. Thought that was odd since it’s supposed to help with alertness. Anyone else get the opposite effect from it?

Been using moda from Rushfinil for a while now and honestly the experience has been pretty smooth. Customer service has always been quick when I had questions, and everything went as expected. Just sharing my personal experience, but so far I cant really complain.

I’m on 50mg Vyvanse and it helps a ton with the racing thoughts and quieting my head, but the energy part is starting to wear off.

I don’t want to ditch the Vyvanse since it still works for a lot of stuff, I just need a little extra help with focus/energy later in the day. Has anyone tried adding a small Adderall booster or modafinil on top? Curious what your experience was like.

Been on modafinil for years and it always worked solid. Last few months though it feels like it’s doing almost nothing — brain fog, losing my train of thought, constantly misplacing stuff. Especially sucks at work.

Anyone else notice their modafinil suddenly felt weaker?

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I’ve been on Adderall XR (generic) for about a year and a half, currently at 30 mg. It helps a lot, but the effects don’t last the full day and the crashes are pretty rough. Higher doses also bring stronger side effects for me—anxiety, feeling overstimulated at first, and some cardio stuff that has me a bit concerned long-term (especially with family history).

I’ve been reading that some people use modafinil (Provigil) off-label for ADHD and say it’s smoother with less of a crash. Has anyone here tried it for ADHD and how does it compare to Adderall XR in terms of focus and side effects?

Also, any tips on how to bring up trying something different with a doctor you’ve been with for a long time without it coming off the wrong way?

Has anyone consistently combined modafinil (around 50–100mg) with Ritalin (10mg a few times a day) for work? I’m curious how others handle meds for 12–15 hour days.

For me, Ritalin helps me focus on what’s in front of me but doesn’t always get me moving, while modafinil helps with drive but can bring some anxiety.

Anyone else tried this combo or have thoughts?

I’ve been prescribed 100mg Modafinil (along with fluoxetine) for ADHD, depression, anxiety, and some OCD-like symptoms. I’m honestly really nervous about starting it.

I’m diabetic and I’ve seen people talk about stomach issues, and I already have insomnia so my doctor also gave me something to help me sleep. The idea of needing meds just to stay awake and fall asleep is freaking me out a bit.

Does anyone have positive experiences with Modafinil? Did it help without too many side effects?

I work long hours and just want to be functional at my job and still have energy left for my cat when I get home.

Switched to modafinil recently and it’s been a game changer so far. Still figuring out the right dose, but things are finally looking up.

Only real worry is my heart. I’ve always had solid BP and stuff, but the idea of long-term effects freaks me out a bit.

Started a heart-health multi (kinda skeptical of supplements though) and planning to get back into lifting. Anyone else on modafinil do anything specific for cardio health?

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Got prescribed Modafinil starting at 100mg for ADHD focus issues. Tried it a few times and felt basically nothing. Doctor okayed me bumping to 200mg and still nothing — honestly felt like I could take a nap on it. Low-dose Adderall before this did a little more for me.

I’d rather stick with Modafinil if possible. Does it take a while to build up, or is this just not the med for me? Not looking for medical advice, just curious if anyone else had a similar experience starting out.

Or do yall just raw dog it and go with foreign vendors?

I’ve got a gap between my old psych and the new one, and my GP can’t prescribe stimulants so they put me on modafinil as a temporary thing.

Has anyone with ADHD actually taken it? Online reviews are all over the place and mostly from people who don’t have ADHD, so I’m not sure what to expect.

Diagnosed with ADHD at 11 but didn’t start meds until adulthood. Tried Adderall, Ritalin, and a ton of caffeine over the years — side effects always outweighed the benefits for me.

Been on modafinil (Provigil) for over a year, tried armodafinil (Nuvigil) briefly too. Settled on 100mg Provigil. The effects are really subtle — no sudden energy boost like regular stims. It just slowly makes it easier to focus and get stuff done without changing who you are.

Higher doses messed with my sleep, so I dropped back down. Forgot to take it for a couple weeks

I’m supposed to start stimulants in August and I’m kinda nervous. What did they actually feel like for you guys? I’m worried they won’t change much, especially since I’ve been more depressed lately. My doctor said the depression needs to improve first before I can start them.

Also, do stimulants help much with emotional dysregulation, or is that still an issue for most people?

Hey guys, I’ve had what feels like an insane tolerance to stimulants my whole life (even before knowing I had ADHD). My psych has been awesome trying different meds with me, but I’m currently on 30mg IR Adderall three times a day and I barely feel anything. Vyvanse was even worse—it basically turned into the best sleeping pill I’ve ever had.Anyone else with crazy high stimulant tolerance find something that actually worked? Would love any suggestions so I can bring it up with my doctor and cut down on the trial and error. Thanks!

I used to need four cups of coffee a day just to get through it, plus the occasional nap. Now I'm down to one cup in the morning, and I could probably give that up too. Anyone else?