Posted by tecknohed on November 1, 2005, at 21:32:44
In reply to Re: Provigil (modafinal) - CleverGuy, posted by CleverGuy on November 1, 2005, at 18:24:20
> Good source. Thanks for more info. I can't think of many pharms that will give you significant energy other than psychostimulants, and nervousness will always be a possible side affect. What is great about Provigil is how different it is from amphetamines (or so I hear anyhow). It stimulates without the "speediness" or jitters that amphetamines can cause. If your doc thinks it is a good idea, I would definately suggest giving it a try. I hope to as well. I have fairly severe anxiety problems and even dexedrine and the like did not make it worse. In fact, the confidence level I acheived from being motivated and doing things actually helped my anxiety.
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>Hi
I take Provigil and its good. But I doesn't help at all with MY energy or motivation. I take it to combat Nardil tiredness and it keeps my brain 'awake'. And thats all.
It does increase my anxiety somewhat, general more than social. But it has no DA (Dopamine)increasing effects (that I know of). It has strong Noradrenergic effects. I find it actually 'numbs' the brain if the dose is even slightly too high. It also makes me more compulsive/obsessive/repetitive too.
I dont know what its like on its own. Might be totally different.Amphetamines of course greatly boost DA. Thats where the confidence boost comes from. Strength, stamina, the 'feel good' factor.
Its certainly worth a go. For me, Provigil has been a good tool, but nothing more.
Regards,
teck
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