Posted by delna on January 25, 2008, at 15:11:01 [reposted on January 26, 2008, at 9:19:27 | original URL]
In reply to Is Provigil + Ritalin far too much stimulation?, posted by qbsbrown on January 25, 2008, at 14:52:59
Actually I am asking my doctor to add a stimulant to the provigil. His only worry is that it might make me high (I have bipolar 1 and have reacted badly to stimulants).
Other than that he seemed to have no reservations with a combo. I have heard of them being used together for extreme tiredness and if it has worked for you I don't see why it would be bad. Thats just from my personal understanding.
It may be worth doing a medline search if you are keen to have some information for your doctor. But in all honestly a GP cannot be familiar with or confident about combining such drugs (especially since one is a restricted drug.) Only a psychiatrist with experience could make such a call. Thats just my own view though- your GP may be very knowledgeable indeed.
Can I ask why you need a stimulant as well as Provigil? Are you at a high enough dose of provigil?
I'm pushing 250mg. What about you?
Take care
D
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