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Posted by Crazy Horse on November 28, 2006, at 12:59:01
Provigil is chemically distinct from traditional stimulants. Officially it is an Alpha 1-adrenergic agonist(also known as a 'engeroic drug') It is believed to increase the receptiveness of the brains alpha-1 receptors to the neurotransmitter noradrenaline, boosting alertness, memory and energy. Clinical trials (a small number) suggest it also has memory-improving and mood brightening effects. Provigal targets very specific regions of the brain believed to regulate 'normal wakefulness.'
-Monte
Posted by Crazy Horse on November 29, 2006, at 18:45:29
In reply to About Provigal..., posted by Crazy Horse on November 28, 2006, at 12:59:01
> Provigil is chemically distinct from traditional stimulants. Officially it is an Alpha 1-adrenergic agonist(also known as a 'engeroic drug') It is believed to increase the receptiveness of the brains alpha-1 receptors to the neurotransmitter noradrenaline, boosting alertness, memory and energy. Clinical trials (a small number) suggest it also has memory-improving and mood brightening effects. Provigal targets very specific regions of the brain believed to regulate 'normal wakefulness.'
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> -Monte
>When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer! -M
Posted by KayeBaby on November 30, 2006, at 21:23:03
In reply to Re: About Provigal..., posted by Crazy Horse on November 29, 2006, at 18:45:29
> > Provigil is chemically distinct from traditional stimulants. Officially it is an Alpha 1-adrenergic agonist(also known as a 'engeroic drug') It is believed to increase the receptiveness of the brains alpha-1 receptors to the neurotransmitter noradrenaline, boosting alertness, memory and energy. Clinical trials (a small number) suggest it also has memory-improving and mood brightening effects. Provigal targets very specific regions of the brain believed to regulate 'normal wakefulness.'
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> > -Monte
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> When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer! -MNormally I'd go for that except believing in things (I thought) I understood has caused me to suffer. As in continuing to take provigil even though it was making me feel like a stoned zombie but discounting my perceptions because of what I 'knew' about the drug.
Not trying to be contrary-but your statement just made my wheels start turning.
Glad I understand paradoxical now-saves me a lot of trouble. :)
Peace,
kaye
Posted by Crazy Horse on December 1, 2006, at 11:27:34
In reply to Re: About Provigil...and paradoxical.., posted by KayeBaby on November 30, 2006, at 21:23:03
> > > Provigil is chemically distinct from traditional stimulants. Officially it is an Alpha 1-adrenergic agonist(also known as a 'engeroic drug') It is believed to increase the receptiveness of the brains alpha-1 receptors to the neurotransmitter noradrenaline, boosting alertness, memory and energy. Clinical trials (a small number) suggest it also has memory-improving and mood brightening effects. Provigal targets very specific regions of the brain believed to regulate 'normal wakefulness.'
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> > > -Monte
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> > When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer! -M
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> Normally I'd go for that except believing in things (I thought) I understood has caused me to suffer. As in continuing to take provigil even though it was making me feel like a stoned zombie but discounting my perceptions because of what I 'knew' about the drug.
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> Not trying to be contrary-but your statement just made my wheels start turning.
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> Glad I understand paradoxical now-saves me a lot of trouble. :)
> Peace,
> kayeYea..i agree it can work both ways.
Peace, Love and Rock'n'Roll ;)
-MJ
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