Catecholamines are neurotransmitters such as a dopamine and Norepinephrine. It does so by promoting the release of catecholamines. Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant while Modafinil is a wakefulness promoting agent. Adderall is known to be the most popular stimulant drug with a market share of 38% of all stimulants. Why so much stronger? Which do you prefer and why? They are very few side effects and this is why modafinil is a schedule 4(US) drug. This is because it only brings about minimal dopaminergic effects.
That one currently leaves you with one selection if you’re shopping for good medication for fun. Modafinil Vs Adderall: tested Studies Shows One Is Best. The mechanism of action of modafinil is not well understood but so far, the drugs has proven to be incredibly safe to use. To better understand Modafinil’s unique mechanism of action we need to take a quick look at drug’s history. Furthermore, Modafinil’s effects last longer than stimulants Adderall (and of course, longer than cocaine). However, if you examine the table at the bottom of this article, all the side effects linked to usage of modafinil are also present with Adderall use. Its function in inhibiting the dopamine reuptake is the reason behind this. This is partly due to the fact that Adderall greatly raises dopamine levels, which is responsible for the ‘rewards centre’ in our brains, while this effect is only slightly pronounced in Modafinil.
There is always the nagging doubt that somewhere along the line, there will be a dangerous side effect, or much worse, some neurological defect that this chemical causes. Acetylcholine spurs activity in the hippocampus, which causes increased memory retention and recall. In contrast to d-methamphetamine, which elevated the amount of activity per hour of wakefulness, the rats’ activity at home was not increased by Modafinil. Objective: To lead a more productive life, without having to constantly fight my body’s need for immediate rest and hopefully without suffering the backlash that comes with added activity.