Posted by adamie on October 21, 2001, at 13:02:58
In reply to Re: Experiences with Adrafinil? » adamie, posted by JahL on October 21, 2001, at 12:19:38
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> > hi. I am currently taking adrafinil 300mg daily at noon. I am also taking Zyprexa. The adrafinil I am on my second day.
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> > I only have a 40 pill supply. Can I expect to see a very noticable improvement in my depression in 4 weeks time at only 300mg daily? My depression has been made worse by AD's. I take it such a thing should not happen with Adrafinil since it's a stimulant?
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> > Also has anyone here had sucess with this medication or at least improvement in their depression? And how long did it take and at what dosage? Please reply
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> *Alot* of people on this board have tried Adrafinil but, & I could be wrong, I think only JohnL's had genuine success with it. I tried 300mg/day for 6 weeks to no effect. No real side-effects either.
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> As I understand it, Adrafinil is a slow-acting drug & can take 2-3 months, generally at 600mg or higher, to 'kick in' fully, and that's if it works at all. You might already know, but regular-ish liver tests are recommended.
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> I've heard Accutane-induced depression is not pleasant. Hope you (& me) find something that helps, soon...
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> J.the accutane depression has been extremely severe at times. Expecially in the beginning. I remember days when it was so bad that even my vision was turning white and bright. Constant mind torture. every few seconds would be painful to be alive. Right now I dont feel there is any mind torture. Instead just extreme boredom. Inability to enjoy things. All I do now is just try to pass the time. This wednesday I was feeling suicidal. I was taking anafranil and celexa which were both making my depression worse. The doctor decided to ween me off celexa instead of stopping it all together. because of this I had to endure a worsening of depression for quite a few extra days. By the time wednesday came along which was the last day I had to take celexa (and anafranil because they transfered me to new hospital for being suicidal) I was going through too much mind torture to bare. Complete hell. I couldn't even bring myself to eat. This was the first day I was put back on zyprexa. This actually made the depression better after the first dose. But maybe that was just the sedation. The sedation prevented me from feeling the mind torture to the extent which I have before. I managed to for once get a good night of sleep. The next day I was feeling a bit better. Then better still.
I am sick of feeling the way I do. Hopefully I will be better soon. adrafinil I guess probably wont do much. I will try 5-htp again because I remember it helping me earlier.
Accutane is such a disgusting medication. For those of which whom are helped by the med without getting depression pay a price anyway. Sure it can clear up their acne but it leaves them with dryer skin and damaged hair. All facts. If I had known of lasting depression as a side effect I would never have taken accutane. Instead I have almost payed with my life. I sure hope I will see an effect from the adrafinil soon. I read how it can begin to help in even 3 days. Too good to be true of course but hopefully it can happen. well take care
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