Provigil habit forming
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I read an article recently that concluded that it is more 'habit forming' than initially suspected-- not a surprise, as that is the typical pattern for newly-released psychotropics.
The medication works at central histamine receptors; most people are aware of the sedating effect of antihistamines like benadryl; think of Provigil as an 'anti-antihistamine', or a 'pro-histamine' (but only in the brain-- peripheral histamine effects would be a disaster).
Does anyone have information on Provigil Abuse? Is it possible? My husband was addicted to prescription Oxy for 5 years and since getting off (3 years ago) has been on several different meds to overcome depression, etc. He has been taking Provigil for 2 years, but recently he runs out of his prescription before the refill date and he stays awake for days on end, between 7-10 days.
I dont know if this is accurate or not, but I thought it should be shared. I just read this in the "Health" Section of Foxnews.com I have heard a lot of really good things about Provigil, although I've never used it. It was recommended to me many times though. Just some food for thought. Seems EVERYTHING comes with its own set of dangers attached.
Hello. My doctor has perscribed Nuvigil for me because I need help starting my day. I feel "dazed" in the mornings. It has gotten so bad that I don't dare try to drive in the morning, I've been in a few small accidents, just fender benders, no one injured thank God. I know I have sleep apnea, I've had it for some time now. I haven't taken the sleep test but I have the other symptoms, breathing stops, gasping for air while sleeping, this my wife tells me.
In the past I was prescribed Vicodin short term which did help with the back, but because Vicodin is habit forming, I chose not to continue treatment. I feel as though it is nerve related and have wondered if just maybe it is Fibromyalgia. I am not exactly sure what type of Physician Specialist to see, but the pain is getting worse not better. Can you please offer me an opinion and a starting point? I just don't know how much more pain I can take. Thank you very much for your time!
College students and night shift workers take it as one would take no-doze.....It increases alertness and is not physically habit forming. Although some addicts are known to abuse anything they touch...I did not abuse provigil. I had to work and used it for quite a while after I stopped. Best to talk to ur doctor...
this would be a risky drug being an addict..as a rule provigil is not habit forming and sold otc in every country except here in the USA...used to stay awake like no-doze is here...not an amphetamine.....please be sure u have covered the specialists in ur area...u can pm me if u would like as i have alot of info on this subject..
Oh, and milk would not be "habit forming.
benzos like xanax, valium and klonopin are not designed to be sleeping meds and anything u use for sleep can be psychologically habit forming but benzos are physically habit forming as well....dalmane and restoril are 2 benzos made for sleep...habit forming tho....maybe break ur pills into quarters or thirds...and go down a small piece each week...OTC meds like valerian root or melatonin may help..tylenol pm...
I'm looking for a relatively mild, non-habit-forming, liver-friendly sleep aid, either prescription or over-the-counter. Is there anything out there that you all have had success with? Thanks much in advance.
I am not sure how many of you are familiar with, or are looking for a non habit forming sleep aid. My doctor put me on a drug called Trazadone when I was going through Sub W/D's. It is actually an anti depressant and one of the side effects is it knocks you out. So it is a tremendous sleep aid, especially when you are suffering from chronic RLS and other annoying side effects of withdrawals.
So I have this problem that if I have a skin abnormality, I have to pick it until it bleeds. I had a raised red spot on my inner thigh, and I thought it could've been a pimple forming. It was a wider area than a pimple would've taken up, though. I scratched, squeezed, and picked until I broke the skin. There was no tingling, and it's not that painful. However, there was clear fluid coming out of it. Could that have been herpes blisters forming?
Ambien can be habit forming if taken long enough it relaxes so you can sleep. Percocet is very habit forming, mixing these drugs with out your Dr. advice may be dangerous so you may need to see him or her. Tapering will be your best way to slow down the dosage, dont try to quit cold turkey it could do you more harm than go. Get help let us no how your doing.
it was originally advertised as not being habit forming but it affects the same receptors as narcotics do...tram also has an antidepressant componenet which makes wd even more difficult due to the depression factor during detox...it is supposedly not "as" habit forming as other narcotics like hydrocodone or oxycodone if taken as prescribed...but the drug is often abused and therefore habitforming..and can be at the recommended dose as well if addiction is a problem...
You can try taking things like Tylenol PM. You dont always have to go to the heavier drugs. It worked for me when I went cold turkey... It helps you relax and helps you sleep well. Most of all its least likely thing to be habit forming. You can also try xanax, thats what i've now been taking its an anti anxiety medicine helps with RLS and sleep and anxiety. But that is easily habit forming. I wish you luck!
Is it an OTC aide or prescribed? Have you tried melatonin? Its totally natural and non habit forming. It worked great for me the first week or so during and after detox. Sleep has gotten better for me but still reach for them here and there. You can find them in the vitamin isle and there not too pricey. A little excersise followed by a hot bath with epsom salts especially if you have restless legs can work wonders to promote sleep.
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