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ADHD (Inattentive Type) Cure?
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Undaunted
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29 August 2008
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I took Adderall for ADHD-Inattentive Type and found over time I had to start increasing the dosage (up to 80 mgs) to achieve the same prior effectiveness. I was about ready to forego Adderall altogether and search for a new treatment when I stumbled accross the clinical trial results for Provigil. To make a long story short, it was a miracle. I found I was able to take a small dose of Provigil (50 mg) 2x a day along with the Adderall for a pure lucidity I hadn't achieved before. An additional side benefit the Provigil (alertness drug) provided was, over a short period of time I was able to significantly reduce my Adderall dosage from 75 mgs per day down to 5 mgs - yes, you read that right 5 mgs! I think the reason for this is the Provigil provides alertness and allays fatigue while the Adderall is able to zero-in and deal with the focus (or lack thereof) aspect of our problem.
Here is the dosage schedule that works best for me: 9:00 AM take 50 mgs Provigil and 2.5 mgs Adderall with late breakfast or low-carb mid-morning snack . . . Immediately after lunch take 50 mgs Provigil and 2.5 mgs Adderall. The Provigil will also diminish the drop off or let down you used to experience when the adderall's effectiveness wore off. The great thing about Provigil versus other stimulents is once your body adapts to a dosage you can simply raise or lower your morning dosage (i.e. down to 25 or up to 75 mgs) for just a couple days then you can return back to the normal dose again. It appears varying the dosage higher or lower every few weeks will ensure you are achieving the maximum efficacy. Again you only need to vary the dosage for a day or so roughly once a month, then you return back to the original dosage.
If you don't already, you should incorporate a light workout program at least 2-3 times a week and eat smaller balanced (30% protein, 45% carb, 25% unsaturated fat) meals throughout the day.
I know just because this works for me doesn't necessarily mean it will for you. But if it works half as well for you as it has for me I guarantee you will be a very happy camper. Best wishes and please respond with your results.
Cheers!
Here is the dosage schedule that works best for me: 9:00 AM take 50 mgs Provigil and 2.5 mgs Adderall with late breakfast or low-carb mid-morning snack . . . Immediately after lunch take 50 mgs Provigil and 2.5 mgs Adderall. The Provigil will also diminish the drop off or let down you used to experience when the adderall's effectiveness wore off. The great thing about Provigil versus other stimulents is once your body adapts to a dosage you can simply raise or lower your morning dosage (i.e. down to 25 or up to 75 mgs) for just a couple days then you can return back to the normal dose again. It appears varying the dosage higher or lower every few weeks will ensure you are achieving the maximum efficacy. Again you only need to vary the dosage for a day or so roughly once a month, then you return back to the original dosage.
If you don't already, you should incorporate a light workout program at least 2-3 times a week and eat smaller balanced (30% protein, 45% carb, 25% unsaturated fat) meals throughout the day.
I know just because this works for me doesn't necessarily mean it will for you. But if it works half as well for you as it has for me I guarantee you will be a very happy camper. Best wishes and please respond with your results.
Cheers!
