Modafinil specifically used for shift work sleep disorder [shift workers]

[blinkyvx]

Any experiences for this specific use? Shift work 8 years now and am nodding off around 3 AM, then dont sleep enough, i wake up at 1 to 2 pm and can't sleep any more, I looked up SWSD and the sleep pattern pretty much fits, one of this drugs intentions is SWSD.

Caffeeine 200mg doesn't work, a good meal [ carb sugar free] doesnt do it either. Can take 200mg caffeine at 1 2 am and still nodd off 3-5AM

 

[Vince]

Does Modafinil Work For Energy?

Anyone have any experience with Modafinil (Provigil)?

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[blinkyvx]

Does Modafinil Work For Energy?

Anyone have any experience with Modafinil (Provigil)?

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Yea I read through this. They use for energy not SWSD...

 

[Rock H. Johnson]

Any experiences for this specific use? Shift work 8 years now and am nodding off around 3 AM, then dont sleep enough, i wake up at 1 to 2 pm and can't sleep any more, I looked up SWSD and the sleep pattern pretty much fits, one of this drugs intentions is SWSD.

Caffeeine 200mg doesn't work, a good meal [ carb sugar free] doesnt do it either. Can take 200mg caffeine at 1 2 am and still nodd off 3-5AM

As a trader I sometimes have to babysit my trades or during periods of high volatility I need to stay awake. For all of my needs Modafinil worked, staying awake for multiple days in a row without hangovers etc. With normal daily usage like 25-100mg at waking which could be any time of the day/night I would have an 16-20 hour fully awake period then sleep for 2-3 hours and be fine , actually really great , aware and awake after that short sleep. Cognitive function, memory , reaction time etc stays above normal for me. I have been using it like this for 2-3 years but over this period my morning dose went from 100 to 25mg and added 50mg whenever needed.
FYI: Modafinil is FAA aproved for pilots on intercontinental flights.

 

[Vtail]

As a trader I sometimes have to babysit my trades or during periods of high volatility I need to stay awake. For all of my needs Modafinil worked, staying awake for multiple days in a row without hangovers etc. With normal daily usage like 25-100mg at waking which could be any time of the day/night I would have an 16-20 hour fully awake period hen sleep for 2-3 hours and be fine , actually really great , aware and awake after that short sleep. Cognitive function, memory , reaction time etc stays above normal for me.
FYI: Modafinil is FAA aproved for pilots on intercontinental flights.

Agree completely. I've been using it for many years and no sides at all. I find that I get more 'bang for the buck' if I take it on an empty stomach. Over time you will build a tolerance with regular usage. I try to lay off it as often as possible, as my workload permits. That seems to help me avoid having to increase dose. I never had to take more than 100mg in a 24 hr period, and often get by with 50mg.

 

[Vince]

Agree completely. I've been using it for many years and no sides at all. I find that I get more 'bang for the buck' if I take it on an empty stomach. Over time you will build a tolerance with regular usage. I try to lay off it as often as possible, as my workload permits. That seems to help me avoid having to increase dose. I never had to take more than 100mg in a 24 hr period, and often get by with 50mg.

Does it have much of an effect on your heart rate and blood pressure?

 

[Vtail]

Does it have much of an effect on your heart rate and blood pressure?

None.

 

[Vince]

None.

I Google it. A lot of sources says it does.

Modafinil substantially perturbs autonomic cardiovascular regulation by increase in heart rate and blood pressure. ... A drug with psychostimulant effects can potentially alter heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP).

https://www.ahajournals.org › full
Modafinil Elicits Sympathomedullary Activation | Hypertension

 

[Vtail]

I Google it. A lot of sources says it does.

Modafinil substantially perturbs autonomic cardiovascular regulation by increase in heart rate and blood pressure. ... A drug with psychostimulant effects can potentially alter heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP).
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https://www.ahajournals.org › full
Modafinil Elicits Sympathomedullary Activation | Hypertension

You asked me if it had any effect on my heart rate or blood pressure. It does not. It may for others, but not me.

 

[Vince]

You asked me if it had any effect on my heart rate or blood pressure. It does not. It may for others, but not me.

It sounds like it's a very good drug for shift workers. My only fear is, the long-term effects on person's health.

 

[Vtail]

It sounds like it's a very good drug for shift workers. My only fear is, the long-term affects on person's health.

I worry about that too. But after 20 yrs (+/-) I don't have any issues that I'm aware of. And at times my work is mind numbing, so for me it's been extremely helpful.

 

[blinkyvx]

Seems like anything that does what this does , would have some sort of long term effects. I got mine in today took 100mg out of 200 to start. Got shitty sleep , but feel awake/alert.

Not like adderall at all which i use to have a script for but quit, not like caffeine either. Look forward to seeing how it helps at work.

Will monitor HR and BP