Posted by JohnL on August 2, 2001, at 5:07:14
In reply to Re: Does anyone feel normal??? » JohnL, posted by jotho on August 1, 2001, at 9:01:38
> Hey JohnL...
> I find the Adrafinil to be working quite well so far (3 weeks, or so). I seem to be having trouble obtaining amisulpride without having to order a 500Lb. skidload of 'em. What, in your estimation, would be a possible substitute to try in its place? I keep referring to you because of symptom and drug-effect parallels... i guess it's kinda like following a particular movie critic who seems to have the same taste in movies, so you stick with him/her.
> thanks, jothoJotho,
I'm glad Adrafinil is showing some promise so far. Though there have been a few people here who did not find it helpful, it has proven to be very helpful to more people than not. That's why I continually repeat myself and recommend it over and over. You could continue to see gradual improvements as you continue taking it. For me it seemed to continue to improve the longer I took it.Possible substitutes for Amisulpride include low doses of either Zyprexa or Risperdal. Zyprexa 2.5mg to start, increasing to 5mg as the initial sedation side effects wear off around a week or two. Risperdal generally has less sedation and is a good possibility. Dose size would probably be in the .25mg to 1mg range. Both of these meds seem to work differently at low doses than they do at high doses. Low doses are similar to Amisulpride in my own experience with them. But trial and error is required to choose which is better and to fine-tune dosage.
John
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