Posted by Rick on August 20, 2002, at 15:09:33
In reply to Re: Adrafinil, Modafinil vs Antidepressants » Thrud, posted by awake at last on August 20, 2002, at 9:54:19
I understand that in France adrafinil is indicated as an antidepressant for elderly people (perhaps because it is thought that a stimulant effect would be especially helpful for much of that population??)
Off topic...but awhile back there was talk about memory effects (both positive and negative, varying by person) of adrafinil/modafinil and other meds.
I'm still at 1 mg Klonopin, have been off Serzone for several months, and cut my modafinil (Provigil) from 100 mg to 50 mg a few weeks ago. It's too early to tell for sure, but I think since cutting the Provigil (which still helps me a lot a 50 mg, surprisingly), my memory may have improved some. OTOH, I've been away from this board a few months, and for the life of me could not remember IsoM's posting name without checking, even though she's one of my favorite contributors and we've had several exchanges on this board. Does that indicate memory problems, or is it normal for a late-forties-something?
> I don't think that could be answered with a simple yes or no. I think it is dependant upon what is the cause of the depression (which is often very difficult to determine). For me the SSRI's did nothing. Provigil was a lifesaver (but only after my incorrect diagnosis of depression was put to the side and my true illnesses were found - hypoglycemia, low testosterone and Narcolepsy).
> I do believe there is a place in the world of depression for Modafinil. I do believe that it can overcome some of the negative side-effects that can be caused by anti-depressants.
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> I would not be surprised if it is not approved by the FDA for ADD and Depression in the next couple of years.
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> > I notice that quite a few people here have tried or are on Adrafinil or Modafinil (Provigil).
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> > Probably most of you on these medications have tried SSRIs or other antidepressants as well.
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> > In terms of raw, antidepressant power how do they compare? Is someone with severe depression likely to succeed with Adrafinil or Modafinil montherapy?
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