Posted by JohnL on April 14, 2000, at 17:57:10
In reply to Re: Info on my new wonderdrug....Adrafinil., posted by JanetR on April 14, 2000, at 16:47:39
Is adrafinil an alternative to stimulants for ADD? Best Wishes Jan
Yes. Adrafinil is prescribed for symptoms of ADD or ADHD as well as narcolepsy. It's hard to make out the French language on the package label, but that's what it appears to say. The package label has it classified as a psychostimulant. I've also tried Ritalin, which worked immediately! But it worked too good...very abusive and addictive in my possession. Also tried Adderall. It too worked immediately, much smoother. It provided energy but no benefit in mood or motivation. Adrafinil is providing good mood, energy, motivation, and interest. I almost feel...well..."normal". But it hasn't even been a month yet, so we'll have to see how it goes. So far so good. It wouldn't be the first time an ADD medication cured depression, just as sometimes antidepressants cure ADD. As I always say, it all depends on the person's underlying chemistry.
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