Posted by Snoozy on May 19, 2003, at 0:55:45
In reply to Re: SSRI + Provigil?, posted by Caleb462 on May 18, 2003, at 23:55:03
I've also been using Provigil (200mg) for a week now, in addition to my regular 400mg Wellbutrin. The effects have been mild for me too - it's not like drinking a pot of coffee or anything. I am sleeping somewhat less (13-15 hours a day before). If you do go up to 400 on the Provigil, I'd be interested in hearing how it goes. I'm not sure where I'm going with my Provigil use.
> Like Donna said... Provigil is a stimulant that has a much lower side effect profile than amphetamines and other common stimulants.
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> Pharmacologically speaking.... it activates alpha-1 adrenergic receptors, increases glutamate activity, and increases dopamine transmission through GABA inhibition and weak reuptake inhibition.
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> I've been using it for a little over a week at 200 mg, along with my daily Effexor (225 mg)... I have noticed mostly mild effects. I may need to raise the dose to 400 mg, though I'm scared to due to my anxiety problems.
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