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Re: ADRAFINIL VS. PAXIL!

Posted by JohnL on August 16, 2000, at 5:02:57

In reply to ADRAFINIL VS. PAXIL!, posted by eldon on August 14, 2000, at 13:29:22

> WHICH SEEMS TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE AGAINST SOCIAL PHOBIA,
> ADRAFINIL OR PAXIL? AND WHICH IS CHEAPER?
> THANX,
> ELDON

Either one could be more effective, varying dramatically from one person to the next. It all depends on the person's unique chemistry, personality, circumstances, etc.

I found both to be good for social phobia. Paxil was good, but also created a kind of cocoon-like feeling where nothing really mattered. One becomes socially comfortable because one is basically numb. Adrafinil is good too, but makes me feel active instead of cocoon-like. I'm not socially comfortable because I feel safe/protected (Paxil), but rather because I feel confident and energetic (Adrafinil).

Adrafinil is by far the cheaper of the two.

But of course, only Paxil is FDA approved and could be monitored by one's doctor. By taking Adrafinil, one is pretty much taking on the role of self-doctor and patient simultaneously. It works for me. Works for others. But it's not for everyone. Caution is always advised when taking a medication your doctor isn't familiar with. Having said all the disclaimer stuff, I personally like Adrafinil the best. :-)
John


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