Posted by vicky on October 5, 2001, at 13:53:38
In reply to Re: Provigil, posted by vicky on October 5, 2001, at 7:50:37
> > > Hi Vicky,
> > >
> > > I can't speak for everyone, but here's my experience:
> > >
> > > It should work right away; that is, you should note marked increase in wakefullness within an hour on an empty stomach, within 1-1/2 hours on full stomach.
> > >
> > > I had to take 2 200mg (400mg total) caplets to get any effect at all. On occasions, I have had to take an extra 100 or 200 mg later in the day to sustain my wakefullness, although that was unusual.
> > >
> > > Also, I have noticed that this medication can "poop out" after two or three weeks of continuous use, at which time I switch back to methylphenidate (generic Ritalin). I have taken both in the same day (to stay awake when the Provigil has faded), but I try to avoid taking both together.
> > >thanks mark for the advice!!
> > This is my 2nd day on 100mg provigil. and I feel fantastic. Not a single nap today
> > and still up and its......10:15pm!!!!!!!!!!!
> > Hope this continues. I feel really good, I'm kinda scared to go up to 200 mg which is what my psych
> > wants me to perhaps do in 2 weeks
> > Thanks again
> > Vicky
> > > Provigial provides a good break from methylphenidate and vice versa. While I have insurance to cover it, I probably could not afford to take Provigil if I didn't.
> > >
> > > There's a chance you're just not taking enough of it. Likewise, because it acts in a different way from caffeine or methyphenidate, it does not give me a sense of feeling "speedy." It is a very different type of wakefullness, with fewer somatic side effects, in my experience.
> > >
> > > Please check with your doctor to see if it would be OK for you to increase your dose to 200mg or 400mg a day.
> > >
> > > Best wishes,
> > >
> > > Mark H.
>
> hi! well day 3 Provigil. Can't believe the energy I have!!! Not hyper, but just
> have energy to actually do things, and look forward to doing things, instead of wondering when the desire to sleep is going to hit me.
> so far this is fantastic stuff!!!!can't believe it.
> Only problem, is that I haven't slept well the past 2 nites. don't know if its just me or maybe it is the provigil
> but I like it!!! So far so good!!!!update. Feel ok, but kinda hyper and anxious, and diarrhea now.
is this hyperness, and slight anxiety normal?
thanks
vicky
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