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Posted by Franz on September 25, 2012, at 12:03:17
Hello, many times I find low dose modafinil helpful but I obsess about side effects, there are horror stories about serious skin conditions.
The side effect I notice is itchy skin, but no eruptions.
Anyone has any new information or references about modafinil´s safety?
Thanks.
Posted by rjlockhart37 on September 25, 2012, at 20:21:01
In reply to Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects?, posted by Franz on September 25, 2012, at 12:03:17
modafinil does have skin conditions...but there rare...same thing with Lamictal. The rash would be vary noticeable...usally on various places on the body. But if you get any kind of rash that's above a small itchy you need to tell your doctor...
if this is the case and you can't use traditional stimulants...Adrafinil.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrafiniltalk to your doctor about it
rj
Posted by Franz on September 25, 2012, at 20:29:22
In reply to Re: Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects?, posted by rjlockhart37 on September 25, 2012, at 20:21:01
> modafinil does have skin conditions...but there rare...same thing with Lamictal. The rash would be vary noticeable...usally on various places on the body. But if you get any kind of rash that's above a small itchy you need to tell your doctor...
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> if this is the case and you can't use traditional stimulants...Adrafinil.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrafinil
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> talk to your doctor about it
>
> rj
Thanks rjMy Dr does not know much about side effects. it seems he thinks I exaggerate. I get tinnitus from SSRIs, itchiness from modafinil, etc.
Adrafinil metabolizes into modafinil and is more hard on the liver, why do you prefer it?
Posted by rjlockhart37 on September 25, 2012, at 20:37:22
In reply to Re: Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects?, posted by Franz on September 25, 2012, at 20:29:22
its an older medication of provigil...it was used with older people, but i don't think it ever got the reputation progivil did...yea i the reason I said is that its less likely to have rash...
i think if you used traditional stimulants they would give you side effects vary difficult. Maybe Focalin would work for you at low dose...moderate.
The rash would be vary noticable...you would see it on your body. You may look into hydroxyine for antihistimine effects to prevent allergic reactions that could be causing this. It's also good for anxiety too...
rj
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 25, 2012, at 20:47:18
In reply to Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects?, posted by Franz on September 25, 2012, at 12:03:17
If you have a serious condition, sometimes you need to put up with some minor side effects in order for it to be treated. If a serious side effect occurs, stop the drug and try somthing different.
If you arnt willing to put up with any side effects at all, then stick to valarian and homeopathic remedies.
Stop reading about side effects, because the subconcious mind will invariable produce them if you are continualy reading about them (in the same way that someone only has to mention their kid having head lice and you find your self scratching your scalp)
If mondafinly is working for you and not causing side effects, stop worrying about what might happen, be glad it works
Posted by phillipa on September 26, 2012, at 9:57:26
In reply to Re: Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 25, 2012, at 20:47:18
So true. I do this also. Or the funny thing have none and later read that I should have. Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on September 26, 2012, at 15:06:04
In reply to Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects?, posted by Franz on September 25, 2012, at 12:03:17
Caution
Negative psychological effects, some severe, have been reported. They include aggression, anxiety, depression, delusions, hallucinations, mania and suicidal thoughts. Anyone with a history of psychiatric problems should use Provigil with caution.
Warning
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a black box warning for Provigil because it may cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a dangerous skin condition.
Read more: Provigil 200 Mg Tab Side Effects | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5486269_provigil-mg-tab-side-effects.html#ixzz27blpw5pt
Eric
Posted by bleauberry on September 27, 2012, at 9:15:18
In reply to Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects?, posted by Franz on September 25, 2012, at 12:03:17
As far as I know, modafinil is one of the more benign meds on the market. I was on it for years without any sort of risks or side effects.
Each person is different though. Depending on things we don't know, such as underlying immune system dysregulation, intestinal dysregulation, hormonal dysregulation, accumulated toxicity, a person could react bizarrely to an otherwise benign substance.
If you get skin conditions from modafinil, that to me does not point a finger at modafinil, but rather points a finger at something else, it just so happens that whatever that something else is, modafinil highlights it. No matter, if a med is problematic for someone, and we may never know why it is, they probably shouldn't take it unless the benefits they receive outweigh the problems.
Posted by 4WD on October 3, 2012, at 16:02:05
In reply to Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects?, posted by Franz on September 25, 2012, at 12:03:17
> Hello, many times I find low dose modafinil helpful but I obsess about side effects, there are horror stories about serious skin conditions.
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> The side effect I notice is itchy skin, but no eruptions.
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> Anyone has any new information or references about modafinil´s safety?
>
> Thanks.I'm glad it works for you. It sends me into hypomania, which I love since my overwhelming problem has been lethargy and apathy and anhedonia. But Tue side effects-nausea, anxiety and headache are so bad I could only take it a week or two at a time. Then when I'd stop it, a horrible crash. I repeated that cycle for years-the only time I got anything done was while on it. I told my pdoc finally to just take me off it.
Posted by Franz on October 4, 2012, at 13:49:26
In reply to Re: Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects?, posted by 4WD on October 3, 2012, at 16:02:05
> > Hello, many times I find low dose modafinil helpful but I obsess about side effects, there are horror stories about serious skin conditions.
> >
> > The side effect I notice is itchy skin, but no eruptions.
> >
> > Anyone has any new information or references about modafinil´s safety?
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> > Thanks.
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> I'm glad it works for you. It sends me into hypomania, which I love since my overwhelming problem has been lethargy and apathy and anhedonia. But Tue side effects-nausea, anxiety and headache are so bad I could only take it a week or two at a time. Then when I'd stop it, a horrible crash. I repeated that cycle for years-the only time I got anything done was while on it. I told my pdoc finally to just take me off it.I am sorry about that.
For me it seems to work in small doses, but yes it is difficult to sustain and the initial effect of improved mood seems not to last. Anyway, I am still experimenting with it. It seems to help with social anxiety too, when on it a time that it worked I feel like I think "normal" people do.
Posted by 4WD on October 7, 2012, at 1:22:22
In reply to Re: Any new data on modafinil safety/side effects? » 4WD, posted by Franz on October 4, 2012, at 13:49:26
It. Is a weird, unpredictable drug. One day you are the happiest, most enthusiastic person in the world. Next day it has nobeffect at all. My bhusband can get over weeks abuse level dosing in 3, 4 days. It threw me into abrupt soul destroying withdrawal for weeks. So be very very careful. It screws up your normal sleep rhythms also lesving you exhausted when you finally have to break a while.
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