Posted by Donna Louise on May 19, 2003, at 6:30:49
In reply to Re: SSRI + Provigil? » Caleb462, posted by Snoozy on May 19, 2003, at 0:55:45
> 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.
>Caleb and Snoozy,
Anxiety has been my life-long companion so it was a concern of mine to increase too. But happily going to 400mg helped that too, alot! I did not get the full benefits of this drug until I went to 400mg. My pdoc says 200mg is more of a starting dose for most. I went to 300mg first but only had to stay there for a couple of days. I find that I adapt quickly to this drug and can move up quickly. I had to start at 50mg though! At 400mg I do not need to go higher, I am right where I want to be and after 4 weeks on this dose I am just feeling better, the effect is not diminishing. I hope you two have the same great effect that I am having,
Donna
> > 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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