Times of London Writer Tests Modafinil
To see if the buzz around smart drugs is worth it, a writer of Times of London decided to try Modafinil, a drug normally prescribed for narcolepsy. He writes a report of his experience in Times Online.
Imbued with visions of a new, improved me, I visit that conveniently unregulated online pharmacy. Ritalin costs £58 for 10 pills; Modafinil, £10 for 10. No questions asked, no electrocardiograph tests required. … A dodgy package arrives in the post. Wrapped in low-grade manila, wonkily stamped “Mumbai — India”, is a loose strip of 10 x 200mg legit-looking Modafinil pills
After ordering and receiving the package of Modafinil. He pops the Modafinil pill in the morning. After an hour he feels similar boost to his normal caffeine buzz: