Posted by world citizen on February 13, 2005, at 21:57:40
In reply to Re: Selegiline, posted by Elroy on February 12, 2005, at 21:32:03
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Hi Elroy,Here is a site so you can employ the "independent search for truth" otherwise known as "see with thine own eyes and not with the eyes of another"-www.modafinil.com (Modafinil=Provigil).
I'll preface what I'm going to say by informing you that I have no letters following my name. I'm only sharing what I've experienced and what makes sense through my research.
It would appear to me that if you have an anxiety disorder of some type and are therefore taking xanax XR then the use of Provigil might, in fact, be contraindicated due to the fact that it appears to be a GABA antagonist, at least on some of the gaba receptors. The Provigil would make you very alert for 12-15 hours but due to anxiety this may not qualify as "quality time". (please access the site indicated above)
On the other hand...
Selegiline and DLPA enhance the dopamine in your brain (to know more of a technical nature of how this occurs joe@dancesafe.org) AND is neural-protective!As far as the L-theanine I just treat it as any other amino acid I want to pass the blood-brain barrier-take 1/2 hour before meals, take with 500mgs vitamin C, 100-200 mgs vitamin B6 and take with sweet juice-apple juice seems to work well.
If your MD puts you on the Provigil the L-theanine would pretty much be a waste of money as you may discover upon reading the information at modafinil.com.I hope this is helpful. The only other ingredient that I add is vitamin G, otheriwse "known" as God! I pray for guidance on a regular basis and am very pleased with the efficacy of this Most Great Vitamin!
world citizen
Yes, have read a couple of places that L-theanine is very effective at reducing anxiety. Any ideas on general doses, times, empty stomach, etc? I am only on 1mg Xanax XR twice a day so should be able to wean off slowly... but don't want to do that until have established protocol with AD formula. My preference would be to go with the Selegiline and DLPA (low doses on both) while my psych doc is leaning a little more towards Provigil.
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