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Posted by pedr on November 14, 2011, at 16:19:17
Hi PB,
the last time I took Provigil, for the first few weeks it was wonderful. I had zest, energy, I could focus at work, I wanted to do things. Gallingly its life-changing effects began to wane to the point that 8 weeks later I stopped taking it. Within that period I tried 200mg and split-dosing to no avail.Has anyone had any success in preventing such poop-out? e.g. Taking alternate days or taking a small (e.g. 50mg) dose for a few days, or taking a "med break" from it for a few days?
Thanks,
Pedr
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 14, 2011, at 16:49:45
In reply to Preventing Provigil Poop-out, posted by pedr on November 14, 2011, at 16:19:17
Could you try taking it monday to friday, with weekends off?
Posted by Phillipa on November 14, 2011, at 21:09:54
In reply to Re: Preventing Provigil Poop-out, posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 14, 2011, at 16:49:45
I've read the same on babble. Phillipa
Posted by pedr on November 15, 2011, at 5:24:22
In reply to Re: Preventing Provigil Poop-out, posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 14, 2011, at 16:49:45
actually it's the weekends that I struggle the most with physical energy, motivation and energy. When I'm at work, I just sit at my desk but at home I have a baby son - very different!
Posted by creepy on November 15, 2011, at 7:15:31
In reply to Preventing Provigil Poop-out, posted by pedr on November 14, 2011, at 16:19:17
I recall reading about someone experimenting with memantine to reduce stimulant tolerance buildup. Dunno if it helps or not.
Posted by pedr on November 15, 2011, at 10:51:18
In reply to Re: Preventing Provigil Poop-out, posted by creepy on November 15, 2011, at 7:15:31
> I recall reading about someone experimenting with memantine to reduce stimulant tolerance buildup. Dunno if it helps or not.
thanks, will check it out.
Posted by Phidippus on November 15, 2011, at 20:38:56
In reply to Preventing Provigil Poop-out, posted by pedr on November 14, 2011, at 16:19:17
Switch to Nuvigil.
Eric
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