I've been trying out moda for a few weeks as an alternative to LSD microdosing (living with family for 6 weeks). I wanted to write up a quick post to clarify my thoughts/experiences, and also to see what anyone else had to say on the topic.
Disclaimer: I understand that these are very different drugs, but I'm sure there is great overlap in the reasons people use them. This is why I feel a comparison is worthwhile.
Doses
First things first, my doses. I've dosed 200mg, 100mg x2, 100mg, and 50mg. Always early morning on an empty stomach. With the 100mg x2, I split the dose between early morning/late morning. I have been taking moda every ~3 days.
When MDing LSD, I was dosing 7ug - 10ug every third day. Taken in the early AM.
Consistency/strength of effects
I've felt the effects of moda strongly, but inconsistently. Even spacing out doses by several days, getting plenty of sleep, drinking plenty of water... Some days it hits me, some days it doesn't.
This is one of my primary issues with moda vs LSD MD. Microdosing was always effective. If I was expecting a heavy day at work and my modafinil didn't fancy doing much that day, it'd be a pain in the ass.
Positive effects comparison
When moda is effective, I find the positives to be less significant than with LSD MD.
Modafinil certainly keeps me awake, but it almost feels like a 'hollow' wakefulness. Outside of particularly monotonous, simple tasks, this has had little to no benefit with my work.
When LSD MDing, I consistently felt like my work was easier to tackle. I had more ideas, and could realize them with greater ease. The wakefulness still does not feel entirely natural, but it is significantly more pleasant/natural than moda.
I've also experienced a fair amount of 'euphoria'/mood boost with moda. A surprising amount. It is great! But, again, less consistent than that of LSD MDing.
Negative effects comparison
The negative effects of moda also feel more significant than those of LSD MDing.
Following dose days I have been absolutely hammered by exhaustion. This was expected, but not to the degree I experienced. The positives I felt were simply not worth this negative.
With LSD MDing, I definitely experienced exhaustion. But this was after 3 - 4 dose days (9 - 12 days total), and it was still not as significant as what I have experienced with moda.
The reason I'm using moda over LSD MDing right now is pupil dilation. Even with microdoses, my pupils dilate enough to make me slightly uncomfortable around family. I don't like the idea of my nephews/nieces getting an eye-full of my saucer sized pupils. So, that is something moda certainly holds over LSD MDing.
Conclusion
I realise this is all fleeting and subjective, so it is only worth so much, but I strongly favour LSD microdosing.
I feel stronger benefits, with lesser side effects. More awake, improved performance, greater mood boost, and WAY CHEAPER.