Posted by Rick on October 12, 2002, at 19:14:22
In reply to adrafinil, modafinil, SP,ADD, drive, etc, posted by turalizz on June 2, 2002, at 3:22:39
Klonopin/clonazepam remains the key to controlling my social fear -- much better than any AD has (although I haven't had depression or dysthmia). After starting at 3 mg/day over three years ago, I'm now down to 1mg, all first thing in the morning.
However, 100 mg Provigil adds a very nice, mildly stimulating and socially motivating dimension to the treatment. It also has mild mood-elevating properties, especially early on. And it keeps me wide awake, but only when I *want* to be awake. Selegiline was also nice in combo with Klonopin, although it fell short of Provigil in all ways, and added back some anxiety (maybe my 5.0 mg/day was too much). Provigil hasn't been specifically tested for interactions with MAOI's (the manufacturer suggests caution), but the anecdotal reports I've heard haven't suggested any problems with the combo.
Rick
> Hi,
> Can anyone compare provigil to adrafinil? What makes the huge difference in their prices?
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> Also, I am interested in learning about what an adrafinil/provigil experience is like. What is the effect of these drugs? Stimulation? Is it anything near the stimulants or noradrenergic AD's (reboxetine) or MAOI's (moclobemide/selegiline)?
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> My case is a mix of distymia with atypical features (hypersomnia, sensitivity to rejection, mood reactivity) plus social phobia and ADD (without hyperactivity). At the moment, I am using 300 mg/day moclobemide, 2.5 mg/day selegiline and 800 mg/day piracetam. With this medication regimen, my hypersomnia is completely solved, my depression lifted, social phobia and ADD improved (but not totally solved). I still lack some "drive" in my life.
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> Do you think adrafinil/provigil might be a better help for me?
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> thanks,
>
> cem
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