Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Hi, Has anyone tried using the anti-narcolepsy drug Provigil? My physiatrist is trying me on it - saying that it might help with energy, brain fuzziness, and perhaps autonomic side effects (hypotension). He said Ritalin is not as good because it increases the heart rate and I already have tachycardia. He model is that these diseases such as MSA cause brain injury - and htis can help with it. Tahnks, Waverley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Waverly, My psychiatrist had me try provigil about 2 years ago. A medicine for narcolepsy, psychiatrists found it was sometimes helpful combating the lethargy that accompanies depression. My doctor likewise hoped it would boost my flagging energy but it didn't seem to have any impact on me, positive or negative. My energy level came back on its own after a while. Good luck! Moller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Waverly, I don't remember who, but several people on the list do use Provigil. You are correct in avoiding medicines which increase the risk of tachycardia. Take care, Bill Werre ============================================ > > > Date: 2002/08/07 Wed AM 11:34:01 CDT > To: shydrager > Subject: provigil > > Hi, Has anyone tried using the anti-narcolepsy drug Provigil? > My physiatrist is trying me on it - saying that it might help with > energy, brain fuzziness, and perhaps autonomic side effects > (hypotension). He said Ritalin is not as good because it > increases the heart rate and I already have tachycardia. He > model is that these diseases such as MSA cause brain injury - > and htis can help with it. > > Tahnks, Waverley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Thanks Bill, I thought I heard about here first, too, -either for sleep apnea or parkinsonian symptoms - i know it being tried in these groups. cheers > Waverly, > > I don't remember who, but several people on the list do use Provigil. You are correct in avoiding medicines which increase the risk of tachycardia. > > Take care, Bill Werre > > ============================================ > > > > From: " katihaiku " > > Date: 2002/08/07 Wed AM 11:34:01 CDT > > To: shydrager@y... > > Subject: provigil > > > > Hi, Has anyone tried using the anti-narcolepsy drug Provigil? > > My physiatrist is trying me on it - saying that it might help with > > energy, brain fuzziness, and perhaps autonomic side effects > > (hypotension). He said Ritalin is not as good because it > > increases the heart rate and I already have tachycardia. He > > model is that these diseases such as MSA cause brain injury - > > and htis can help with it. > > > > Tahnks, Waverley > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Bill- I canceled the appointment she made at the tattoo parlor (togetherness to her means sharing needles and matching art) and I'm trying avoid sharing (if you know what I mean) bodily fluids but as you know the little woman can be very demanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 My husband Jeff has been using Provigil for about 6 months. At first it helped tremendously, but he is starting to build tolerance to it. The doctor is looking at a new drug, Concerta. But we are having a difficult time getting the insurance company to approve it. Will let you know how it turns out. maciejewski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 , Good to see you writing, watch out for that sickie wife of yours ) Take care, Bill Werre ================================== > > Wrom: MKHJYFMYXOEAIJJ > Date: 2002/08/07 Wed PM 03:54:48 CDT > To: shydrager > Subject: Re: provigil > > Waverly, > > My psychiatrist had me try provigil about 2 years ago. A medicine for > narcolepsy, psychiatrists found it was sometimes helpful combating the > lethargy that accompanies depression. My doctor likewise hoped it would > boost my flagging energy but it didn't seem to have any impact on me, > positive or negative. My energy level came back on its own after a while. > Good luck! > > Moller > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2002 Report Share Posted August 8, 2002 Waverly, Rob has been taking ProVigil for about a year and it seems to help. He started at a 200 mg tablet and is now taking 2 tablets in the morning -- first thing. The effects are subtle, but I think there is benefit. Carol & Rob Lexington, MA provigil > Hi, Has anyone tried using the anti-narcolepsy drug Provigil? > My physiatrist is trying me on it - saying that it might help with > energy, brain fuzziness, and perhaps autonomic side effects > (hypotension). He said Ritalin is not as good because it > increases the heart rate and I already have tachycardia. He > model is that these diseases such as MSA cause brain injury - > and htis can help with it. > > Tahnks, Waverley > > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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