Posted by kregpark@yahoo.com on October 17, 2001, at 1:53:24
In reply to Re: PROVIGIL POOP OUT, posted by houstongirl on October 16, 2001, at 9:14:09
Hi Cristy -
(also thanks Cindi for the comments...)Wow this is a fun board so many girls! :)
Here is a URL: Has a study mentioning Celexa and Provigil.
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/news/Provigil_Depression.htmThere aren't many studies yet for Provigil that are on
Medline anyway, but in the PDR (has to be 1999 or later I think), in contraindications in mentions some medications that interact with Provigil. If memory serves me correct carbemazapine(sp?) and possibly valproic acid? I'm a bit too tired to dig out the big book but you should be able to find the PDR info on the Internet. If not, any pharmacists will give you a copy. If you haven't read the PDR, don't worry about all the techical mumbo jumbo I think even the Dr's skip most of this stuff - in "Contrindications", and "Adverse Reactions" and so on you can skim for relevant stuff.It may be in PDR, or else Medline, 1 of the atypical antipsychotics appears to act in almost direct opposition to Provigil, and vice-versa.
kregpark
http://www.socialfear.com/> I am also interested in learning more about the anticonvulsant interaction with Provigil. Also about the Celexa. Where can I get more info, like to show pdoc? (kregpark, anything?) I'm currently on 1500mg Depakote, 100mg Celexa and 200mg Provigil and I'm STILL sleeping 10-12 hours a night. Waking up in the morning is next to impossible, even with a light box. All I do is dream that I can't open my eyes and I'm getting fired from my job...
>
> Thanks,
> Cristy
>
> > Hello,
> > Thanks for your response. Interestingly, I did start taking Lamictal at the same time I started the Provigil ... that would support your information that Provigil can be negatively affected by an anticonvulsant. Makes sense to me!
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > cindy
> >
> >
> > > Hi -
> > >
> > > I know that Provigil doesn't work for everybody.
> > > I was curious though; about the people who didn't have any success with it in the long run...if there may be drug interaction causing part of the problem.
> > >
> > > It is already known for example that Provigil and Celexa have a metabolic interaction which tends to make Provigil largely ineffective for Celexa induced sedation.
> > > On the other hand, Provigil has been shown effective for Zoloft, Prozac, and Paxil induced sedation.
> > >
> > > Others that may interact include anticonvulsants.
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