Comment by gwern
13 years ago
Then he's using a strange and novel definition of 'nootropic'. 'Neuroprotective'? Heck, lithium is neuroprotective at some doses, but I don't see many people suggesting its use.
13 years ago
Then he's using a strange and novel definition of 'nootropic'. 'Neuroprotective'? Heck, lithium is neuroprotective at some doses, but I don't see many people suggesting its use.
Modafinil has too many side effects to be considered nootropic. It is a cognitive enhancer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modafinil#Side_effects