Posted by JohnL on November 11, 2001, at 11:43:57
In reply to Amisulpride+adrafinil-Question for JohnL, posted by JohnQ on November 6, 2001, at 18:28:46
I think Amisulpride and Adrafinil are good choices for the symptoms you described. These are choices though that most people don't think about trying until they have failed several more conventional approaches. But it is a tame enough combination in terms of side effects. You also asked about mania. Just about any psychiatric drug has the potential to influence mania or cycling. It happens only a small percentage of the time though.Regardless of what you do, it would be a good idea to have a doctor involved. But when you get into medications from other countries, it is pretty tough to find a doctor who's insurance will allow him/her to be involved. A few people here pretty much gave up on doctors and took matters into their own hands, successfully. But usually only after much frustration, several failed medication trials, and a failure of the doctor to get a handle on it or to at least promote some hope.
I like the combination of drugs you mentioned, but I must admit I am torn between two different approaches:
1) Do you let someone with no drug experience start a combination of drugs? That could be tricky and maybe not a wise idea.
2) Do you start off with unconventional approaches right from the beginning, or do you do the conventional stuff first?Regardless of the fact that I like the drugs you mentioned, I would say that no matter what you do, take it slow and easy.
John
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