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Posted by odon on May 3, 2009, at 8:09:18
Is Provigil a good anti-depressant by itself or when combined to augment another anti-depressant?--It seems to be rated quite high(as in good) for depression on revolution health,but maybe some of those ratings are written by the drug company that makes it,who knows.--All answers as always are appreciated.Thanks in advance.
Posted by Zana on May 3, 2009, at 10:25:13
In reply to Is Provigil on its own good for depression?, posted by odon on May 3, 2009, at 8:09:18
I have used Provigil for several years, maybe more. If I kept good records I could tell you. But I have never taken it without something "under" it, ie another AD of somekind. It definitely brightens my mood, gives me energy, gets me up from staring at the wall. But it also has a short half life, about 7 hrs, and can be a kind of nasty crash. It also can cause anxiety which is why I take it with klonopin and gabapentin. And I take Pristiq. I have always used it as an add-on.
Hope this helps.
Zana
Posted by Phillipa on May 3, 2009, at 10:41:20
In reply to Re: Is Provigil on its own good for depression?, posted by Zana on May 3, 2009, at 10:25:13
Zana anxiety? Someone wrote me that it doesn't cause it? I kind of figured it would. Phillipa
Posted by Zana on May 3, 2009, at 10:51:35
In reply to Re: Is Provigil on its own good for depression? » Zana, posted by Phillipa on May 3, 2009, at 10:41:20
It's not like amphetamines but it is a stimulatant. I guess it depends on how sensitive you are. I have never used it without klonopin...
Posted by garnet71 on May 3, 2009, at 19:59:40
In reply to Is Provigil on its own good for depression?, posted by odon on May 3, 2009, at 8:09:18
Hey odon!
Take a look here~
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20717&name=PROVIGIL
You may want to read thru the comments to get an idea of the effects of this drug.
Posted by Zana on May 3, 2009, at 21:59:43
In reply to Re: Is Provigil on its own good for depression?, posted by garnet71 on May 3, 2009, at 19:59:40
Have you ever read a good review on askapatient? I think they have a highly squewed sample. I also don't think provigil is for everyone.
Zana
Posted by desolationrower on May 3, 2009, at 23:19:11
In reply to Re: Is Provigil on its own good for depression?, posted by Zana on May 3, 2009, at 21:59:43
adrafinil (prodrug; it breaks down to modafinil so has slighly longer t1/2) is used for depression more in europe
-d/r
Posted by odon on May 4, 2009, at 14:22:35
In reply to Re: Is Provigil on its own good for depression?, posted by desolationrower on May 3, 2009, at 23:19:11
Thanks for the responses.I looked at the link and alot of people rated Provigil well for helping depression.
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