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The 'Limitless' Pill May Have Been Found

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – In the hit CBS drama series "Limitless," the main character takes a pill that increases his intelligence to ridiculous levels. Now people around the country say the fictional pill has been found.

Many people are claiming Modafinil gives them an edge.

The drug, which is FDA approved for sleep disorders, is developing a following because of its off label success as a "smart pill."

A man who is currently taking Modafinil claims it helps him deal with his overwhelming tasks at work and school – similar to the fictional drug on the show.

"The effects in the movie 'Limitless' were pretty much one for one to what happens," said Peter Borden who uses Modafinil.

But doctors aren't so sure.

"In general, these drugs don't tend to give people ideas they didn't already have, but they may make it easier for people to access those ideas," said Dr. Katherine Burdick.

Doctors said more research is needed before Modafinil can be marketed as a real smart pill.

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