Provigil vs amphetamine
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provigil(modafinal) and nuvigil are non-amphetamine stimulants... nuvigil is the sustained release version. most health insurances will require a you to try other drugs like ritalin first or prior authorizations and after all that still have it cost a lot by having some type of deductible/coinsurance for either one of these. anti-depressants will not help with drowsiness/sleep attacks.
Provigil is a stimulant (not an amphetamine...) that is used frequently to amp up activity levels......a friend had a kidney removed and had some minor trouble with the other also - fatigue was a large complaint - he started provigil and has nothing but praise for it. Few contraindications that I know of ...... some say that druggies that have speed as a DOC should stay away from it. I used it and had no desire to find any real amphetamines.....
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 also take aderall and it made a huge difference. Also helped with the depression. Psch dr said it used to be used as an anti depressant at one time.
My neuro suggested maybe trying Ritalin.....he says Provigil is the best, but it is kind of pricey even w/ my insurance.......So is Provigil worth it? ....Has anyone tried Ritalin? Has anyone had any weird s/e w/ either med??? I would be very grateful for any input....
i can not point you to a specific study. in general everything you put in your body goes through the liver and that is what i meant by my comment. there are pleanty of people on these forums that have had rough treatments with terrible fatigue, etc and i have never heard of one being prescribed ritalin or amphetamines. this includes many that have seen top hepatologists in the USA if not the world!
ohhh..remembering now...Provigil was a life saver./mood enhancer/not an amphetamine and not habit forming..i got a scrip but can be found at good health pharmacy..
almost like a natural amphetamine and will get u moving! along with ur exercise routine u have started by now even a light one.....5htp is safe 3 x a day at 100 mg...once a day if u r on an SSRI like lexapro, paxil, prozac, celexa etc i take 5htp at night along with 800 mg of magnesium and calcium/helps the rls and sleep....gaba also helps sleep..vlaerian root can be taken during the day for anxiety and night for sleep...
Thanks, I am only on thyroid meds and lorazepam for anxiety. I have a prescription for provigil but I don't find it helps much and the side effects are terrible to me. I am too exhausted to do much exercise much less than to get out of bed most days. I just thought some one would have some suggestions for energy supplements.
These are typical side effects froom withdrawls of that type of medication (amphetamine, methylphetamine) or stimulants. If a patient is used to being on a stimulant drug for some time, withdrawing that drug would cause a general slowing down of the body, hence the extreme fatigue, lack of motivation and focus. Your body is going through an increased response of side effects from withdrawl, as you've been of this medication for a year which is why your symptoms may be more exaggerated.
by Gerard T. Lombardo, MD (dewey decimal library system 616.8498) the author goes into detail about fatigue vs tiredness.
"Distinctions should be made among fatigue, simple tiredness, depression, and excessive datytime sleepiness. The word "fatigue" is often used interchangeably with these other complaints and conditions but they are not the same.
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