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stimulantEVIDENCEBUSUnscheduled

Adrafinil

Prodrug of modafinil. Converted in the liver. Used historically before modafinil was widely available.

Dose range300–1200mg
Half-life1h
Onset60min
Safety3/5medium evidence base

Mechanism of action

Hepatic conversion to modafinil. Active metabolite is identical to direct modafinil intake.

Benefits

  • Sustained wakefulness

    EVIDENCEB

    Via modafinil metabolite.

Side effects

  • Liver enzyme elevation (long-term)uncommonmoderate
  • Headachecommonmoderate

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