go pill

English

Etymology

Referring to its stimulant effects.

Noun

go pill (plural go pills)

1. (informal) Any drug used to promote wakefulness, such as amphetamine.
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     In 2003, modafinil was approved by the United States Department of the Air Force as a ‘Go Pill’ for management of fatigue in certain aircrews.

Coordinate terms

• no-go pill