Adrafinil provides alertness in most without the feeling often felt with stimulants that usually are prescribed for a person with narcolepsy. Such as amphetamines etc. Also the possibility of tolerance is low with its continued use. There is however a need for certain Liver function tests on a regular basis with its continued use. Normally the same types of required testing as with the medication " cylert " which is commonly prescribed in the USA. It is also used in certain parts europe as a "antidepressant". It is the combination of Adrafinil's releasing stimulantive arousal effect(s), and its antidepressant effects that some doctors in europe recommend Adrafinil over its newer form of Modafinil. There have been studies done in the United States "measuring depression in individuals with sleep disorders",. In one study it was suggested that the "rate of narcolepsy and depression is estimated to be between 30-52%".
ADRAFINIL (Olmifon)
Rapidly restores vigilance and alertness in older people and the physically and mentally tired. Has a powerful
antidepressant action far superior to that of fluoxetine (Prozac) and clomipramine (Anafranil) and is without any serious side effects. Adrafinil restores your powers of concentration, memory and intellectual function. When administered to older people who have lost interest in life, adrafinil makes them want to take part in life again and they find that they have renewed energy and vigor. Adrafinil may be correctly described as an anti-aging drug because it directly combats degeneration in the part of the brain that allows you to take pleasure in life. Elderly people very often have disturbed sleep patterns and take many naps during the day. Adrafinil restores a youthful sleep/wake cycle of full alertness in the daytime and deep restorative sleep at night. After several weeks of treatment with Adrafinil daytime sleepiness disappears, interest in intellectual activity is restored and depression lifts. It is very important to note that this improved quality of alertness is NOT accompanied with mental excitation and insomnia as occurs with amphetamine or caffeine.
The correct dosage is 300 to 600 mg per day. The dosage can be adjusted according to response. Remember it takes
three weeks for all the effects of Adrafinil to become apparent. Do not use Adrafinil if you have any type of kidney or liver problem or if you suffer from epilepsy.
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