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Posted by Sisyphus on July 18, 2003, at 22:58:56
Are they the same except that Adrafinil would possibly increase liver enzymes?
Thx.
Posted by SLS on July 19, 2003, at 13:14:40
In reply to Provigil V.S. Olmifon (Adrafinil), posted by Sisyphus on July 18, 2003, at 22:58:56
> Are they the same except that Adrafinil would possibly increase liver enzymes?
>
> Thx.
Hi.A few years ago, adrafinil was a popular drug on Psycho-Babble. There were a few people who reported feeling better on adrafinil than they did on modafinil (Provigil). One person even switched back and forth twice just to be sure. In the body, adrafinil is metabolized extensively into modafinil. Liver toxicity is indeed a concern with adrafinil, but I suppose regular screenings would mitigate any risk. Another advantage to using adrafinil is that it is relatively cheap. Provigil is very expensive.
I hope this helps.
- Scott
Posted by JonW on July 19, 2003, at 22:39:40
In reply to Provigil V.S. Olmifon (Adrafinil), posted by Sisyphus on July 18, 2003, at 22:58:56
> Are they the same except that Adrafinil would possibly increase liver enzymes?
>
> Thx.Adrafinil gave me pretty intense headaches, whereas modafinil (Provigil) did not. As far as their effect goes, I found them very similar with subtle differences. I would try adrafinil first just for its price tag.
Jon
Posted by JaneB on July 21, 2003, at 12:33:16
In reply to Re: Provigil V.S. Olmifon (Adrafinil) » Sisyphus, posted by JonW on July 19, 2003, at 22:39:40
Have any of you tried plain old excedrin?
JaneB
Posted by River1924 on July 21, 2003, at 17:50:39
In reply to Provigil V.S. Olmifon (Adrafinil), posted by Sisyphus on July 18, 2003, at 22:58:56
Personally, I don't think provigil works as well and I had fewer side effects with adrafinil. Provigil made me sweaty and anxious. Adrafinil was smoother and calming.
Posted by utopizen on July 21, 2003, at 18:30:55
In reply to Excedrin vs.Provigil V.S. Olmifon (Adrafinil), posted by JaneB on July 21, 2003, at 12:33:16
> Have any of you tried plain old excedrin?
> JaneBisn't that related to advil??
Posted by Jack Smith on July 21, 2003, at 19:14:30
In reply to Re: Excedrin vs.Provigil V.S. Olmifon (Adrafinil), posted by utopizen on July 21, 2003, at 18:30:55
> > Have any of you tried plain old excedrin?
> > JaneB
>
> isn't that related to advil??No, excedrin is caffeine and acetometiphen (tylenol)--I am confused why the original poster mentioned it in connection with provigil and adrafinil. I would assume those that have moved on to those meds have not had an adequate response to caffeine.
JACK
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