Posted by undopaminergic on May 3, 2008, at 12:29:07
In reply to Do you use both modafinil methylphenidate?, posted by Molybdenum on May 3, 2008, at 8:15:48
> Hi,
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> I know a few people here use both modafinil (Provigil, etc) & methylphenidate (Ritalin, etc) whereas I am planning to swap from MP to modafinil.
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> If you use both, I'd like to know why please? Does one counter the side effects of the other? Do you feel they're complimentary in the quest "to be alert enough" of the day? Or why exactly?
>Initially, I found the addition of modafinil to improve certain aspects of rational thought and executive function, but I'm not certain about that any more. Also, I've found modafinil to be insufficient to wake me up - only to keep me awake - and therefore, methylphenidate is still required.
I think you will need to perform your own tests to determine whether the combination provides any added benefit.
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