Posted by tecknohed on December 31, 2005, at 15:47:39
In reply to Re: Provigil dependence » tecknohed, posted by Dinah on December 31, 2005, at 11:20:54
> It makes sense, and it may be why my neurologist prescribed 2 100 mg tablets a day. I haven't been terribly compliant, since one tablet when I feel sleepy as needed was working for so long. I figured why take more? I never found it particularly activating. I just didn't fall asleep (usually).
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> But maybe I'm supposed to be on the higher regular dose for the reason you suggested.
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> Hmmm... It's something to consider.
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> I tend to be sort of a medication minimalist. I don't even like to take the health related medications, because I'm afraid of the long term effects of taking a handful of medications everyday might be. So much new information comes up everyday on these drugs, that it makes me worry. I try to get by on the bare minimum I need to function.
I completely understand, and you've good reason to be that way, taking as little as possible and only when completely neccessary.
What I can definitely say for sure though, is that even at my dose of 500mg per day, I find it an incredibly CLEAN drug with NO side effects now (any initial side effects like insomnia, nervousness or headache should diminish fairly quickly).I would really urge you to consider giving it a 'proper' shot. That means, regular doses at regular times, every day. And should you find it does poop out/build tolerence, just sit back and try to be patient and do not increase the prescribed dose. I think you'll be positively suprised with the results.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
And Happy New Year!
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