Posted by psychobot5000 on April 16, 2007, at 17:32:19
In reply to Re: provigil, military, and others, posted by jealibeanz on April 16, 2007, at 13:44:13
As for the question concerning whether 'go pills' are used in the US military, yes, it's well-documented and the USA has been open about using dexamphetamine since WWII, and doing extensive experimentation with modafinil use. Despite all the press, it's really nothing new.
Aviat Space Environ Med. 2005 Jul;76(7 Suppl):C39-51. Links
Fatigue in military aviation: an overview of US military-approved pharmacological countermeasures."Various components of the U.S. military have authorized the use of specific compounds for this purpose. Hypnotics such as temazepam, zolpidem, or zaleplon can mitigate the fatigue associated with insufficient or disturbed sleep. Alertness-enhancing compounds such as caffeine, modafinil, or dextroamphetamine can temporarily bridge the gap between widely spaced sleep periods. Each of these medications has a role in sustaining the safety and effectiveness of military aircrews."
___I am not aware of any official use of wakefulness-promoting drugs, in military fields other than aviation and special forces, though military doctors might prescribe them to (perhaps a large number of) individuals in their units.
However, these drugs are not 'standard issue' to regular soldiers/airmen/whatever from the US armef forces.
Some news articles seem to suggest the UK military has used modafinil as the equivalent of a 'go pill' for several years.
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