Modafinil, Anhedonia and OCD

2025-11-10 12:55:09
Is it okay to take modafinil if I am unable to feel pleasure at all and having OCD at the same time? I am suffering from anhedonia since 2020! Can I get modafinil without prescription? Thank you!
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Modafinil is a Schedule H controlled drug in India and cannot be legally purchased without a psychiatrist’s prescription. Self-medication can be unsafe.
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Consult a psychiatrist for proper medication selection (maybe different from previous prescription) Treat underlying OCD first — anhedonia often improves when anxiety reduces Avoid stimulants without supervision

Answered2025-12-05 09:39:11

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Answered2025-11-18 15:34:25

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Please don’t Google your symptoms and take medications by yourself. If taken in inappropriate dose there can be side effects. Discuss with your psychiatrist and they will add you on required medications.

Answered2025-11-16 10:22:03

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It is a prescription drug, that too needs to be prescribed by psychiatrist or neurologist

Answered2025-11-12 11:35:37

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