Performance & Grey-Market Pharma
Armodafinil (Nuvigil)
Street names: Nuvigil, R-modafinil, Waklert (generic)
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⚡What it does
- The R-enantiomer of modafinil — longer, smoother wakefulness (12–15 h)
⚠Key risks
- Same class as modafinil: headache, anxiety, insomnia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome warning (class, rare)
- BP elevation; heart strain with caffeine stacks
- Dependence psychological; crash on cessation
- Grey-market 'Waklert/Artvigil' tablets — content variance
✚Overdose signs
- Agitation, insomnia
- Racing heart, chest pain
📋Quick facts
Also known asNuvigil, R-modafinil, Waklert (generic)
CategoryPerformance & Grey-Market Pharma
Schedule / classSchedule IV (US)
Appearance50–250 mg tablets, white
Street price~$1–$4 per 150 mg tablet grey-market; Rx $$$ US
Legal statusRx-only, Schedule IV US; POM elsewhere
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: FDA, EMA
Category comparison — Performance & Grey-Market Pharma
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armodafinil (Nuvigil) | Schedule IV | Same class as modafinil: headache, anxiety, insomnia; Stevens-Johnson syndrome warning (class, rare) | ~$1–$4 per 150 mg tablet grey-market |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | Schedule IV | Headache (most common); Serious rash — Stevens-Johnson syndrome (rare, dangerous) | ~$1–$3 per 200 mg grey-market |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Racetams (Piracetam, Phenylpiracetam, Noopept) | Rx in EU/Russia | Evidence for healthy-user enhancement is WEAK — most data is in cognitive impairment; Headaches (choline depletion theory), insomnia, anxiety at high doses | ~$20–$50 per 50 g piracetam |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Armodafinil (Nuvigil) look like?
50–250 mg tablets, white
What are the signs of a Armodafinil (Nuvigil) overdose?
Agitation, insomnia; Racing heart, chest pain Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Same class as modafinil: headache, anxiety, insomnia Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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