Posted by JohnL on April 14, 2000, at 16:03:09
In reply to Re: Provigil Euphoria, posted by michael on April 14, 2000, at 15:22:44
> Hey John,
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> I'm gonna give adrafinil a try shortly... are you going w/300mg b.i.d.? Are you taking anything else with it? Notice any side effects?
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> From what I understand, it shouldn't affect sleeping patterns? (meaning that it doesn't keep you from getting to sleep at night?)
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> Btw, as far as the liver tests go, did you just go to your reg. doc, and tell him/her what you were doing, in order to get the tests run? They knew what tests needed to be done?
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> I've been trying amisulpride for the last week or so, but it's major effect seems to be inducing a rip van wiknkle impression...(i.e.: sleeping a lot).
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> Thanks for any feedback you can offer. michaelMichael,
I'm currently taking 600mg Adrafinil (300mg A.m., 300mg lunchtime). Also 100mg Amisulpride A.m. St.Johnwort (Movana brand) two to three times a day. And I still like Remeron 7.5mg at bedtime. I think I could drop the Amisulpride and do just fine. I really think the Adrafinil is the powerhorse in my cocktail, but SJW works great with it. They compliment each other nicely. I used 7.5Remeron for sleep for a long time and like it that way.During my first week Adrafinil gave me terrible sleep. Even the Remeron couldn't overcome it. But after a week, and ESPECIALLy obvious immediately after adding the SJW, I sleep very well. Deep sleep, wake feeling rested.
I requested a blood test to check all liver related stuff. I didn't specify why or what medications I was taking. (He thinks I'm still on Prozac). But hey, it's my money, so I can buy what I want. They know I've been on many drugs over the years, so a liver check is a good idea twice a year anyway. The tests came back fine. I also take the herbal supplement Milk Thistle. It is very beneficial for liver function. It even prevents liver toxicity in poisonous mushroom ingestion. Its active ingredient is the base of many prescription medications for liver problems. Milk Thistle is cheap easy liver insurance.
Anyway, for someone with core symptoms of anhedonia, lack of energy, lack motivation, lack of pleasure, Adrafinil can work very well. It definitely restores vigilance, interest, and activity, and relieves depression simultaneously. The package label classifies it as a psychostimulant. But it is more like an antidepressant I think, especially in the fact that it takes days to months for it to work fully. I find it far superior to any antidepressant I've ever tried, and it has no side effects now that my initial insomnia stage is behind me.
Hope this helps. JohnL
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