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Posted by 3 Beer Effect on March 17, 2002, at 1:08:49
Provigil (Modafinil/Alertec), the $5 per pill "miracle" drug many had hoped would replace Adderall/Dexedrine & Ritalin seems to be turning out to be a major dissapointment in research studies.
Cephalon Reports NO Benefit from PROVIGIL in Study of Adults with ADHD:
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=CEPH&script=462&layout=-6&item_id=182727
Maintaining alertness and performance during sleep deprivation: modafinil versus caffeine:
"Modafinil (Provigil) does NOT appear to offer advantages over caffeine (which is more readily available & less expensive) for improving performance & alertness during sleep loss for otherwise normal healthy adults."However, atleast among narcoleptics, the research now shows that the effects of Provigil are dose related & that the 400 mg is far superior to the recommended 200 mg dose:
Cephalon Reports New Research Results for Provigil:
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/news/N_Provigil_apss.htm
Posted by IsoM on March 17, 2002, at 1:16:07
In reply to Provigil to be renamed Placebogil, posted by 3 Beer Effect on March 17, 2002, at 1:08:49
I don't know # Beer Effect about others, but I think like most meds, you'll have those it helps, those it does nothing for, & those who feel awful on it. I, for one, am a fan of it. While I'm narcoleptic, yes, I'm also ADHD & I find it helps me, especially with remembering better. But to be honest, it's not always easy to tell when ADHD & narcolepsy traits will overlap. But my Mom who shows no signs of narcolepsy that I've ever known of, finds adrafinil has helped her memory & alertness.
Posted by Charlotte on March 17, 2002, at 19:25:31
In reply to Re: Provigil to be renamed Placebogil » 3 Beer Effect, posted by IsoM on March 17, 2002, at 1:16:07
Iso, are you not in the United States? I'm just curious how you and your mom are obtaining adrafinil.
I thought modafinil sounded great - just what I needed! Until I priced it at $8 per pill. Please. $480 per month?
Posted by IsoM on March 17, 2002, at 21:54:58
In reply to Re: Provigil to be renamed Placebogil » IsoM, posted by Charlotte on March 17, 2002, at 19:25:31
Nope, I'm in Canada. I order it on-line through a British pharmacy. I'm hoping to be able to get it directly from France through a friend's cousin soon. And yes, Provigil is hellishly expensive, which is why I use adrafinil.
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