Ask HN: Do you take nootropics?

Re:Ask HN: Do you take nootropics? by afswashere on Saturday March 21, 2015 @08:25AM (#9242554)

I use Modafinil (Modalert) once a week. It allows me to work with 100% focus and productivity for 24 hours... so my week is like this: Mon. to Wed. = meetings readings, learning and planning... then I take a pill and execute hard.

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Re:Ask HN: Do you take nootropics? by bshimmin on Saturday March 21, 2015 @08:37AM (#9242583)

Let me get this right. You pop this pill and then work for 24 hours straight? How do you feel the following day?

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Re:Ask HN: Do you take nootropics? by alaskamiller on Saturday March 21, 2015 @08:48AM (#9242606)

It's like caffeine without side effects. Front end of the 24 hours you can be productive with detailed tasks but towards the latter part you're best with menial tasks, like cleaning.

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Re:Ask HN: Do you take nootropics? by sasas on Saturday March 21, 2015 @09:47AM (#9242711)

no headaches?

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Re:Ask HN: Do you take nootropics? by JohnBooty on Saturday March 21, 2015 @09:54AM (#9242727)

How do you obtain it? (I understand you might not be able to be specific)

I've heard of it being prescribed off-label for people with ADHD diagnoses.

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