Modafinil may help with symptoms of opiate W/D

[4tolive4]

I figured I would post this and let you decide for yourself. As you all may or may not know, Modafinil (ProVigil) is actively being used to treat in Cocaine withdrawal, to a good measure of success. I have been on ProVigil for several years now, usually on and off depending on the availability of my Hydro's. I tried to never mix the two although they're not reported to interact.

To get to the point, I went hydro c/t Sunday morning and immediately began a regime of 400mg ProVigils/day. I can assure you that they MOST DEFINITELY aided in the relief of withdrawal symptoms. Im on day 5 officially at 0800 tomorrow. Stopped taking them Tuesday night and appeared to lapse back into depression today. Took one tonight on the way to work and totally feel as though I'm back on track.

The disadvantages of this regime is that they seem to compound my sleeplessness, which is bad enough on opiate w/d to begin with. Aside from that, I would swear that they helped me get through the worst of this. Certainly worth a shot before committing to Sub-ox. No withdrawl symptoms reported with the drug, either.

[MrJollyGreen]

I'm very curious how this worked in the long term. I stopped taking percocets (about 250-500mg daily!) nine days ago on a Wednesday, relapsed two days later with 250mg, then relapsed again on Monday with 100mg (today is Friday). I don't have terrible withdrawals, just completely depressed and fatigued, no energy or interest in doing anything at all. Pretty much bed, computer, go outside to buy something. That's it. I feel like a zombie, but finally starting to feel better. No GI issues because I use loperamide. I'm getting some modafinil tomorrow and will let you all know how it helps with the PAWS. I'm slowly getting more and more energy. My main problem is - I was a pretty bad alcoholic before I became an opiate addict, which cured me of my tendency to crave alcohol! Now my mind craves booze all the time. Bizarre. It's like I'm just bored or something. So I'm going to use the modafinil to set tasks each day like 1)improving my Chinese learning and 2)interacting with my small son and 3)helping the wife more around the house instead of treating her like a nuisance and a maid. Wondering if anyone has anything to add to this?

[Solidmusic]

I agree.  It definitley helps with wds, especially PAWS.  I never would of quit opiates if it was not for Modafanil.  Basically made me do a 180 with my life.  Now I'm active and enjoy life and every activity I do.  And i have a positive attitude while doing it.  Modafanil is a miracle drug for me.  Went from being a broke opiate addict to becoming a millionaire in 3 years time.  Simply remarkable.  For me this stuff really is NZT.

[leeisgettingclean]

well i tried this this stuff and got NOTHING from it...i two was takin 400 mg--two 200mg tabs..at a cost of 400 a script and very hard to get approved through insr...but hey man if it works for you thats ALL that matters...Good Luck and it sounds as if you are doing good. Lee

[alex187]

well its almost my 4th day off them dirty opiots!!!!! starting to feel a little better but not much energy r sleep! pray 4 me i will 4 u!

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[bowhunter71064]

great news im glad youd throw it away.sleep will come you got what it takes your a winner also.stay strong and stay the course. be a bullheaded sob about it.like you said i cant believe what i did to my self.im glad i got my head straight now.i needed that hard w/d to give me rude awaking.taper was not an opion for me it would have just prolonged the use and i proply would have got clean that way. c/t was my only way.    im here when ever you  want     the bowhunter

[4tolive4]

bowhunter...that's fantastic news! it sounds like you're standing in the winners circle already. you're high on natural, God-given, good-to-be-alive energy now! i wish i was there to shake your hand and congratulate you in person. now that you've come so far in recovery, doesn't it seem to be so much easier to say, "man....i'd be a FOOL to turn back now?"

I'm right behind you and am doing much better than yesterday evening. thanks for all you encouragement and concern. day5 starts for me in about 2 and a half hours. REALLY hoping to sleep today. if someone dropped a hydro in my lap right now, i can honestly say that i'd toss it right into the flusher. i can't remember how long it's been since i could say that. please keep posting. you're my inspiration to stay the course.

[4tolive4]

modafinil is a phsychostimulant. but don't let the 'stimulant' tag fool you. it doesn't work like typical stimulants or at all like narcotics and isn't habid forming. it's most commonly prescribed for narcalepsy as it's main function is to promote wakefullness. DOD is giving these to our troops in the Gulf right now. Search ProVigil on the internet. It's all over. Quickly becoming one of the most popular drugs in the country.

I swear it helped me. give it a shot. it cant hurt.

[bowhunter71064]

how are you today.i start day 8 at 7:30am.wow i finally slept.and ithink it was alnight at least till 4:00am[usual wake up time]hey 4tolive4 this may sound strange but i swear i had an intervention last night when i went to pick my daughter up from play practice.i cant explan it but was like a feeling that i can put this behind me and move on with my life.you are doing great im here when ever you need to talk.i dont know you but your the person im gonna help get through this hell.the worst is behind us now.youll find you have so much energy.i ran on tread mill for 20 min. and i have never used it before.i have all the cloths washed,all the dishes done.my wife asked wheres my husband im not used to all this help.it gets better every day youll see what im talking about.me and you together well kick it      the bowhunter

[1Soprano]

What exactly is modafinil? What is it generally prescribed for? It definatly sounds worth a shot. I also heard that Baclofen can also aid in cocaine and opiate w/ds but I don't know if there is any truth to that. Thanks for the info!