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Re:My experiment with smart drugs: Viagra for the brain? by m0nty on Thursday May 15, 2008 @03:53PM (#190845)
"As with any drug, Provigil has side effects. According to the [UK govt], the list is substantial, including nervousness, insomnia, excitation, irritability, tremors, dizziness and headaches. It may also cause "gastrointestinal disturbances", including nausea and abdominal pain, dry mouth, loss of appetite and cardiovascular effects such as high blood pressure, palpitations and tachycardia - a fast heart beat."

http://education.guardian.co.uk/higher/research/story/0,,127...

Still tempting for hitting immediate deadlines, but I'd be very reluctant to use it long-term.

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Re:My experiment with smart drugs: Viagra for the brain? by keating on Thursday May 15, 2008 @09:36PM (#191304)
Aren't insomnia and excitation the point?

Funny to see insomnia listed as a side effect of Provigil.

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Re:My experiment with smart drugs: Viagra for the brain? by dcurtis on Friday May 16, 2008 @01:54AM (#191502)
If you look at the research, though, there are a few reports of patients having severe insomnia for weeks or months after moderate doses of provigil.
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Re:My experiment with smart drugs: Viagra for the brain? by m0nty on Friday May 16, 2008 @03:48AM (#191580)
"Funny to see insomnia listed as a side effect of Provigil."

I take your point, but (having experienced severe nervous insomnia for a while) I wouldn't wish it on anyone, except perhaps a narcoleptic :)

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