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Posted by loolot on September 2, 2003, at 19:20:12
What is the difference bt these two things? Also, does anyone know which of these provigil acts on? I seem to respond well to norepinephrine enhancement but I cant figure out if noradrenaline is something I should look at as a possibility as well
thanks
Posted by zeugma on September 2, 2003, at 21:03:53
In reply to Difference bt norepinephrine and noradrenaline?, posted by loolot on September 2, 2003, at 19:20:12
Posted by Caleb462 on September 2, 2003, at 23:37:11
In reply to Difference bt norepinephrine and noradrenaline?, posted by loolot on September 2, 2003, at 19:20:12
> What is the difference bt these two things? Also, does anyone know which of these provigil acts on? I seem to respond well to norepinephrine enhancement but I cant figure out if noradrenaline is something I should look at as a possibility as well
> thanksLike the other guy said... norepinephrine and noradrenaline are the same exact chemical - just like epinephrine and adrenaline are the same chemical.
Provigil is an agonist of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors - a receptor that norepinephrine normally acts on. Provigil has been shown to increase the release of glutamate, histamine and serotonin. Glutamate and histamine are very important chemicals in arousal/wakefulnes. It also has WEAK ability to inhibit dopamine reuptake.
Posted by loolot on September 3, 2003, at 1:50:27
In reply to Re: Difference bt norepinephrine and noradrenaline?, posted by Caleb462 on September 2, 2003, at 23:37:11
I am having trouble sleeping on this med. Is there anything I can do?
Posted by Caleb462 on September 3, 2003, at 2:34:36
In reply to Thank you! Also provigil and sleeplessness , posted by loolot on September 3, 2003, at 1:50:27
> I am having trouble sleeping on this med. Is there anything I can do?
I personally found it quite easy to sleep on provigil, at doses of 100-400 mg/day. But that's just me. What dose are you taking, and at what time of day?
Posted by loolot on September 3, 2003, at 13:37:29
In reply to Re: Thank you! Also provigil and sleeplessness , posted by Caleb462 on September 3, 2003, at 2:34:36
> > I am having trouble sleeping on this med. Is there anything I can do?
>
> I personally found it quite easy to sleep on provigil, at doses of 100-400 mg/day. But that's just me. What dose are you taking, and at what time of day?I tried 100 mg at 9 am and have been up at night til 4 am. Today I cut the dose in halfd, but of course it isnt as effective today.
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