Posted by AndrewB on June 14, 2000, at 12:14:23
In reply to Re: Naph. Eye Drops » AndrewB, posted by CarolAnn on June 14, 2000, at 9:21:19
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> Hey Andrew, I got the Naphcon (0.012%), and I can't really tell if it works or not. What exactly should I feel if it is working? I keep thinking I'm doing it wrong or something. Should it be a dramatically, noticeable effect? I would say that I might feel a little calmer when I use it, but that could just be from lying on the bed relaxed, while I apply the drops. Would you mind explaing exactly what you feel as the drops take effect? Thank you! CarolAnnCarol Ann,
Make sure to follow the instruction in the opening post for applying the eye drops.
Not everyone who takes the eye drops will see much of an effect with them. I believe only those with alpha andrenergic system hypofunction will experience improvement when taking naphazoline. Those who don’t see an improvement are unlikely to benefit from taking drugs like reboxetine, Provigil, and adrafinil. But those who do improve after taking the eye drops will, if I am right, also improve (side effects aside) on Provigil, reboxetine or adrafinil. Here is the real value of naphazoline; it predicts whether you would benefit from a class of drugs. If it is able to do this, it will save a nonresponding person the ordeal of a failed drug trial and, on the other hand, point the responder in the direction of an effective medicine for them (or they may decide to continue using the naphazoline).
Those with a PROPERLY functioning alpha andrenergic system will experience:
+less redness in eyes
+increased BP
+possibly increased heart rate
+At higher doses possibly headache or restlessnessThose with a IMPROPERLY functioning alpha andrenergic system will experience:
+improved mental clarity
+less tiredness
+possibly less anxiety
+possibly improved mood
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