Posted by shar on July 29, 2000, at 14:35:32
In reply to Re: Adrafinil and Liver Damage , posted by JohnL on July 29, 2000, at 4:57:37
John,
Thanks for your response. Looks like I may have to break down and get SAMe. I was shocked at the cost when I looked for it a while back.I have a Wal-mart nearby and will check their brand.
Thanks,
Shar
> > Scott,
> > I have ordered Adrafinil, and the posts on adrafinil and liver damage were a little worrisome to me. What was your final take on the situation?
> >
> > I take Effexor/Wellbu/Klonopin. All blood tests I've had (like for cholesteral but they check other things too) have been ok for liver. Think another one before starting Adraf. would be a good idea? My last blood test has been at least a year ago.
> >
> > Thanks for any info--
> > Shar
>
> For anyone concerned with liver complications from whatever medication, a good idea might be to keep the dose as low as possible, but augment it with something else that is beneficial to your symptoms and rejuvenating/protecting to your liver at the same time.
>
> What could possibly do all that? SAM-e. I'm now taking it with 300mg Adrafinil and it's working quite well. The SAM-e is not only doing wonders for my depression, it is also providing liver protection. And because the Adrafinil dose is so low, liver risk is probably a non-issue anyway.
> John
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