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Posted by floatingbridge on June 23, 2009, at 21:53:39
Hi,
I'm trying provigil, 100 twice a day and cutting dexedrine from 45 to 10-15mg. per day.
I can't feel the provigil. Yes, I'm getting over the flu and feel so weak. And I'm writing in part because I feel miserable. Fatigue is part of my symptomology.
Is there a dose of provigil folks here use?
Thanks!
Posted by Phillipa on June 23, 2009, at 22:57:01
In reply to sliding a bit: question about provigil, posted by floatingbridge on June 23, 2009, at 21:53:39
If you've had the flu wait til your body is fully recovered. Energy may return hopefully. Seems most take 1-200mg. Phillipa
Posted by Frustratedmama on June 24, 2009, at 16:23:01
In reply to Re: sliding a bit: question about provigil » floatingbridge, posted by Phillipa on June 23, 2009, at 22:57:01
Provigil always felt like placebo to me..... However, I have reconsidered taking it now that I am so wired up- may be easier on me than adderall. I remember taking 200 mg 1 time a day....
Posted by alchemy on June 24, 2009, at 18:01:56
In reply to Re: sliding a bit: question about provigil, posted by Frustratedmama on June 24, 2009, at 16:23:01
I had such high hopes for provigil. It seems to help most people. Unfortunately, I didn't get an effect.
Posted by zzzz7 on June 25, 2009, at 4:00:07
In reply to Re: sliding a bit: question about provigil, posted by alchemy on June 24, 2009, at 18:01:56
It doesn't feel speedy like dexedrine, at least for me at 200mg. It made me more alert and helped keep my SSRI from pooping out, I believe.
I would take 100mg daily just for the antidepressant augmentation. I'd take 200-400mg daily if I needed to stay awake.
Posted by chumbawumba on June 25, 2009, at 20:56:41
In reply to sliding a bit: question about provigil, posted by floatingbridge on June 23, 2009, at 21:53:39
I've taken up to 600 mg a day. That's high, I think 200 mg is more normal. It's not like snorting a line of crank or anything but you WILL be able to concentrate. Don't take it past noon or plan on watching the late late show.
Posted by floatingbridge on June 25, 2009, at 21:17:58
In reply to Re: sliding a bit: question about provigil, posted by chumbawumba on June 25, 2009, at 20:56:41
Thanks for all your responses. I am starting to 'feel' the provigil at work, and when I kick this nasty flu, I think it will be enough to meet my needs.
I'm a'thinkin' about having the spit test for my adrenals--w/ my hashimoto's thyroid issue not resolving, I think there could be something under the thyroid, under this cr*ppy depression's fatigue that AD's (or stims) won't adequately address alone.
I'm still feeling miserable, but it's not quite the pity-party I was having a few days ago when I last posted.
Thanks for being here!
Posted by elanor roosevelt on June 26, 2009, at 0:40:06
In reply to Re: sliding a bit: question about provigil, posted by floatingbridge on June 25, 2009, at 21:17:58
provigil is not a stimulant
it enhances wakefullness
and for some it has AD effects
Posted by floatingbridge on June 26, 2009, at 0:51:24
In reply to Re: sliding a bit: question about provigil, posted by elanor roosevelt on June 26, 2009, at 0:40:06
I think it may help with my ADD. Certainly doesn't feel like a stimulant like dexadrine! Though some report getting 'wired' on it. (I have not.)
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