Posted by Franz on February 28, 2014, at 10:18:53
In reply to Re: solution? Re: Modafinil only worsens my depression, posted by tony p on February 26, 2014, at 14:29:25
> > Maybe the problem with modafinil is that it interacts with coffee. I don't drink much coffee but I need a couple of small cups a day.
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> I do find that after taking modafinil (50-100mg) even a small amount of coffee seems to act as a trigger for an anxiety attack (with an eventual letdown). But for me the caffeine's *just* a trigger, I can drink more coffee (in moderation) the rest of the day without undue stimulation.
Yes, combining with caffeine is a problem. I need to take some coffee but as you say ti tends to cause anxiety or a nasty sad or wired feeling, difficult to explain.>
> IMHO, the most important thing with modafinil is to work with it. If I take it and do nothing I feel worse. If I do something even moderately active, it enhances my mood and energy. BTW, benzos do seem to combine well with M for me.Good, I will take with alprazolam nex time.
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> Re the slump: usual Rx is 1-2 x day, so a split dose or a second dose when the blahs hit would be normal. Modafinil is NOT an amphetamine-type stimulant, so it doesn't interfere with sleep (remarkably).I don't think I could tolerate a second dose, it would make it difficult to fall asleep.
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