Posted by Maniz on December 9, 2000, at 15:03:21
In reply to Olmifon questions again : liver enzymes, posted by J. Lester on December 9, 2000, at 14:24:08
Hi,
Modafinil (Provigil) is supposed to be like Adrafinil but without the liver problems. Although, JohnL posted here (search for his posts)that Adrafinil works better than Modafinil.
The mayor side effect of Modafinil seems to be on your pockets. < joke >I think if you are under a doctor care you can have the liver tests and be advised to discontinue Adrafinil if necessary. I do not know if it can cause a permanent damage. I think eleveted liver enzimes does not necessarily means tissue damage, but I am no doctor.
I was to order Adrafinil for the first but the source I know does not reply.
Sure you have tried other drugs that have an effect on NA like wellbutrin right? (was the class name RIMAOAs?).
Regarding treatment resistant depression, I have read some success stories using SAM-e. Have you tried it?. Of course it is a much milder substance, but effcetive too and has some "good" side effects. SAM-e is used to treat liver problems. Must be taken on an empty stomach and in whole pill because it is enteric coated.
Sam-e is a mthylating agent and it is suggested to use together with folate and B6 (and maybe TMG to incerease effect) so not to elevate homocistein. Again, mayor problem is price. Sad, because from experience I think it works.
At www.consumerlabs.com there is a list of good brands.Good luck.
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> Hello,
>
> that's me again. Glad I've found this forum, clean and
> trolls free so I can share my feelings and expectations
> here freely.
> Olmifon affects liver enzymes, it is recommended for
> no more than 3 months, right ? How serious is the
> problem, my I ignore it ? What's gonna happen ?
> Especially for a large quantity - 4 pills a day ? I am
> major depressed for the last 10 years, and before these
> 10 years I was always a dysthimic, no emotions, no drive,
> no willingness to live. I am treatment-resistant, and
> Olmifon is the first medication to help me so well
> particularly for motivation. It makes me a different
> person able to respond to stimuli, people at work
> wonder what happened to this guy, he talks and seems to
> be really interested in what he's doing. Is he on drugs
> now ? Yes, I am, but on Olmifon only. In fact, I am really
> scared if my monthly pack will not reach me. I will turn
> back into a complete vegetable for the whole month ...
>
> Thanks a lot,
> John Lester
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