Posted by IsoM on January 18, 2002, at 13:37:08
In reply to Re: Dr. Amen's Subcategories » IsoM, posted by manowar on January 17, 2002, at 19:25:52
Yes, Tim, adrafinil has helped my ADHD more than any other med yet. Here's a thorough breakdown of its effect on me as compared to other stims & with no stims, just regular SSRI. (I wrote this up in a table format previously to talk to some people I know.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OLMIFON (ADRAFINIL) AND DEXEDRINE AND/OR RITALIN
ADRAFINIL -appetite normal, food tastes good
DEXEDRINE -appetite reduced, but still hungry, food tastes okay only
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -hungry, but don’t feel like eating, food tastes okay only
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ADRAFINIL -quiet, gentle, even motivation
DEXEDRINE -some motivation but short-term
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -no motivation at all
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ADRAFINIL -calm, relaxed but bright alertness
DEXEDRINE -slightly jittery but bright alertness
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -slightly jittery, but trouble staying alert
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ADRAFINIL -good short-term & working memory
DEXEDRINE -still poor short-term & working memory
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -poor short-term & working memory
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ADRAFINIL -focus is good & effortless
DEXEDRINE -focus is good but on everything at once, not selective
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -focus is poor
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ADRAFINIL -can stay awake easily in daytime & fall asleep easily at night
DEXEDRINE -can stay awake when busy but can still sleep through dose too, no improved night sleep
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -always feel sleepy, poor night sleep
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ADRAFINIL -effects long-lasting & continuous
DEXEDRINE -effects wear off as dose wears off
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -n/a
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ADRAFINIL -elevated mood & sociability
DEXEDRINE -elevated mood & sociability but maybe a little too hyper (don't know when to shut up)
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -ordinary mood, slightly down
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ADRAFINIL -no yawning or sleepiness
DEXEDRINE -no sleepiness but still yawn
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -very sleepy & lots of yawning
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ADRAFINIL -ease of sticking to one task & doing it even if boring job (doesn’t seem so boring
DEXEDRINE -difficulty in sticking to just one task, want to jump around from one to another
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -difficulty in wanting to even do anything unless something or someone stimulates me
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ADRAFINIL -feel much brighter & clear-headed
DEXEDRINE -feel much brighter but kind of scatter-brained
WITHOUT ANY STIMS -feel dopey & forgetful much of the time>
> Hey there,
> I love my Modafinil, thank-you again for your help! I have found that the Modafinil not only makes me feel vigilant, paradoxically, it calms me. Quite a pstim. I guess it has something to do with its action on GABA and other Amino Neurotransmitters.
>
> Question: Has the Adrafinil helped you with your symptoms of ADD? Do you feel this calming effect like I do? I know its done wonders for your depression.
>
> --Tim
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