http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtqbrxB_S_4 <br /><br />In this video I will discuss <br />Modafinil Synergy and Interactions <br />Synergy is the joint action <br />of two or more agents that <br />Produces a combined effect greater than the sum of their individual effects <br />Modafinil Synergy: <br />Modafinil is synergistic with Yohimbe <br />Yohimbine a stimulant and aphrodisiac from the plant Yohimbe <br />Also enhances norepinephrine activity, but you should be careful because <br />This combination can cause a dangerous increase in heart rate and blood pressure <br />Modafinil is also synergistic with coffee and caffeine, but the same warning applies <br />Interactions of Modafinil: <br />Birth control pills have decreased effectiveness when combined with Modafinil <br />The mechanism is that Modafinil upregulates (increases the quantity) of an enzyme <br />Which breaks down the <br />contraceptive hormones <br />Thus, higher doses of birth control pills may be needed <br />400mg/day of Modafinil for a month significantly reduced levels of estradiol and <br />Norgestimate in a study of 16 women <br />Modafinil also interacts with Opiates <br />(including Methadone) <br />The action of these drugs can be substantially shortened <br />Concomitant use of opiates and Modafinil results in the formers decreased effectiveness <br />If you suffer from epilepsy, or serious hepatic or renal disorders, <br />Modafinil can be contraindicated to you <br />Another thing to remember is that in some countries <br />Modafinil is considered a doping agent and a prohibited stimulant <br />Long-term use has also been associated with instances of elevated liver enzymes <br />Thus, if you plan to use Modafinil for an extended period of time, <br />You should have your liver function tested to establish a baseline, <br />And then retest after 3 months and again every 6 months thereafter to spot changes <br />If abnormalities appear, reducing the dose or stopping the drug should permit a return to normal <br />One last but very important thing <br />Combining Modafinil with <br />Alcohol is a very bad idea <br />At least 24 hours should pass between your last Modafinil dose and Alcohol use <br />In most situations, <br />I would advise against using Modafinil <br />But I believe many will try it anyway so you might as well be correctly informed <br />In this video we have discussed <br />Modafinil Synergy and Interactions <br /><br />If you want to discover things about Modafinil which arent included in this video series then go to: <br />http://DamianAlexander.com/ModafinilPDF <br /><br />If you would like to learn more about critical nutritional supplements, life extension and disease prevention then subscribe to my youtube channel at: <br />http://www.youtube.com/user/DamianAlexandersVids <br /><br />The easiest and shortest way to: <br /><br />*Double physical and mental energy <br />*Strengthen immunity <br />*Restore health, visit: <br /><br />http://HowToChangeYourOwnBatteries.com <br /><br />http://www.howtochangeyourownbatteries.com/go/Modafinil
