Posted by JohnL on March 13, 2001, at 3:56:09
In reply to Adrafinil side effects, what to do JohnL, all?+PEA, posted by Maniz on March 12, 2001, at 9:50:59
> Hello,
>
> I am starting Adrafinil 300mg/day (I am in day 3).
> I do not feel any stimulation or increase in alertness.
> I sure get gastrointestinal distress (a bit of constipation, the feeling of having taking someting that disturbs your system, altered depositions color) and a light headache. Difficult to tell exactly.
>
> I do not know what to do...quit? increase or decrease the dose?. I am not sure if this is good to me...
>
> Besides, I have read phenylalanine+deprenyl increases PEA (phenyletilamine) with good results. Could I add this combo to Adrafinil?.
>
>
> Thanks for your comments.
>
> ManizHi Maniz,
If you find side effects overly troublesome, you could reduce the dosage to 300mg once every other day instead of daily. Do that just long enough to allow your body to become better adjusted to the new medicine. If however the side effects are really really troublesome, then stopping altogether might be best. I would try reducing dosage first though and give it a good 4 weeks before making any changes. During that time you could increase the dose anytime you feel confident about it.
John
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