IF YOU’RE SUFFERING Because
PEMOLINE No Longer Is Available,
You MUST Read This.
Effectiveness of this all-natural treatment
shocked even the manufacturer. (You won’t
believe what it originally was created for!)
MY HISTORY WITH “EXCESSIVE DAYTIME
SLEEPINESS”
I didn’t know what it was called at the time, but around 25
years ago I began to exhibit the classic symptoms of
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
No matter how many hours I slept at night, I would wake up
in the morning feeling tired.
Oddly, caffeine didn’t help at all. Cups of coffee, diet colas,
even caffeine pills — no effect.
When I’d finally get out of bed to start my day, I’d feel pretty
“normal.”
For a couple of hours.
Then I would be overcome with an overwhelming desire to
sleep.
Have you ever had the experience of driving late at night,
you’ve been on the road far too long, and your eyes keep
wanting to close? You have to fight to stay awake? (And
looking back, you’re amazed you didn't have an accident...)
That’s what I mean by “an overwhelming desire to sleep.”
Luckily for me, I was self-employed, and I worked from
home. So when that sleepiness would take offer, I was able
to go to my bedroom and take a nap.
After napping for an hour or two, I would awaken feeling
completely refreshed. I would return to work...only to have
the sleepiness return an our hour or two later.
I was sleeping half my life away. I'd sleep for 8 hours at
night. And then I'd sleep for 8 of the next 16 hours (spread
over two or three naps).
I consulted a physician. He didn’t give me a formal
diagnosis, but he prescribed a medication called “Cylert.”
After some experimenting, we determined that the
appropriate dosage for me was 37.5 milligrams per day.
I kept a Cylert tablet and a glass of water next to my bed.
Each morning I'd wake up, groggy, take the Cylert, and go
back to sleep for a few minutes.
Then I’d wake up again, fully alert. And I’d remain that way
until bedtime.
(I thought I just had some kind of a slow metabolism, and the
Cylert speeded it up. Later I learned “slow metabolism”
wasn’t the problem.)
Cylert Saved My Life.
For me, Cylert made the difference between leading a
productive life and sleeping it away (and feeling bad about
myself for sleeping so much).
The medication wasn’t addictive. Unlike many drugs, it didn’t
have a “tolerance build up” problem — I didn’t find myself
needing larger and larger doses as time went on. For 25
years, that 37.5 mg Cylert pill was a very good, reliable
friend.
I Missed The First Clue.
One day in 2007, I called my local pharmacy to renew my
monthly Cylert prescription. The pharmacist said, “Cylert isn’t
available. Do you mind if we give you the generic equivalent
instead? The generic is called ‘Pemoline.’”
I was surprised, but it never occurred to me be worried.
“Cylert” was the brand name; “Pemoline” was the less
expensive generic drug. The only difference for me was
I’d be paying less for the generic.
For the next six months or so, I happily continued along with
Pemoline. And then....
My World Suddenly Collapsed.
Pemoline no longer was available, either.
I immediately went to the Internet to find some. I found
listings of dozens of brand names all over the world. All I
needed to do was find one company that still supplied this
medication.
One by one, I learned that none of those companies still
produced Pemoline. (Abbott Laboratories, the manufacturer
of Cylert, ceased production in 2005. But supplies were still
around a while longer.)
Pemoline had disappeared from the planet. (If you are a
former Pemoline user, probably you know the behind-the-
scenes political/medical story of the drug’s discontinuation.)
I Looked For A Similar Medication To Replace
Pemoline.
“Okay,” I thought, “there must be a similar medication I can
take instead of Pemoline.”
Uh, no. When I began my research, the very first Web page I
found said, “Pemoline is a unique drug.” There simply is no
other medication that is equivalent or even similar to it.
My Doctor Tested Other Medications On Me.
During my research on Pemoline, I discovered thousands of
other people were frantically trying to find a Pemoline
substitute, too. This also was when I realized my condition is
not the result of a slow metabolism.
From reading other people’s symptoms (which were identical
to mine), I quickly realized I have what’s known as
“Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.”
When I told that to my doctor, he nodded. “That's what I
guessed,” he said.
Depending upon which source you believe, Excessive
Daytime Sleepiness either is or is not a form of narcolepsy.
Some online sources say it is. On the other hand, a
narcolepsy expert I spoke with told me it isn’t.
Either way, I discovered many people with narcolepsy had depended on Pemoline, too.
In Desperation, I Tried Caffeine Again.
Everyone else in the world gets energy from caffeine. It
should work for me, too...Shouldn’t it?
I bought some caffeine pills and took one. No effect. So I
took four. All it did was give me a headache.
I tried “energy drinks.” You know how people drink a single
can of Red Bull so they can stay up all night studying or
working?
I drank four cans of Red Bull, in one sitting. It had two effects
on me:
1. Very soon I needed to use the restroom.
2. The next morning, my teeth hurt.
But it didn't give me any added energy at all.
I also tried the online advertisements that popped up
whenever I’d search for “Pemoline," promising “natural”
treatments that — at least, for me — never worked.
My Doctor Tried Prescribing Other Drugs.
Because Pemoline also had been prescribed for ADHD
children — in fact, I believe that was its original purpose —
my doctor suggested that I try other ADHD-type medications.
Like Ritalin.
Ritalin had no effect on me at all.
He tried Provigil on me but determined that for it to help me,
he’d need to prescribe so large a dosage that it would raise
my blood pressure to dangerously high levels.
Life Looked Very, Very Bleak.
I was back to the “bad old days”: Waking up tired in the morning...Feeling okay for a couple of hours, then napping;
then feeling okay for a while and then napping again.
Then Something Happened That Shocked Me…
A good friend of mine is:
– A famous entrepreneur. (You’d recognize at least one of the two hugely successful companies he founded.)
– A health nut. Eats healthy; exercises; takes a regimen
of vitamins and natural food supplements. (He's a dozen years older than I and, I might add, in far better shape.)
– An owner of a company that creates and sells its own
line of natural supplements.
No, My Friend's Company Did Not Have A
Pemoline Substitute.
When I first told my friend about my Excessive Daytime
Sleepiness problem, he was optimistic. “Let me ask our
biochemists about this,” he said.
He called me a few days later, discouraged. “Apparently this
Pemoline stuff is a unique compound, and there’s no way to
duplicate it.”
I really hadn’t been expecting his company to have a
solution for me, but I was deeply touched by his concern.
I Ran Into My Friend A Few Months Later...
My friend — to protect his privacy, let’s just call him “Steve”
— and I belong to a professional organization that meets
twice per year. Our group had a meeting in June, 2010.
Over lunch, Steve asked if I’d had any luck finding a
substitute for Pemoline. Sadly, I shook my head “no.”
“You know, Steve,” I said, “recently I don't feel as mentally
sharp as usual. Maybe that’s part of getting older, or maybe
it’s stress. Can you recommend any vitamins or supplements
I should take — to improve my mental alertness?"
“I've got just the thing.” Steve said. “In fact, I’ve got a box of
it in my hotel room. Take it home with you and try it.”
Here Comes The Surprise Twist In This Story.
The stuff in the box is an effervescent powder. You add it to
water, wait for it to fizz, and then drink it.
It’s not a drug. It’s a mixture of various vitamins, amino
acids, herbs and nutrients — most of which I’d heard of,
some of which were new to me.
100% natural. (I told you, Steve is a health nut.)
The instructions said to drink it twice a day, before meals.
I tried it when I got home. Frankly, I wasn’t really expecting it
to work. But I was hoping, because I’d rather not be sleepy
and slow-witted.
That first day, I didn't notice any effect. And on the second
day, I didn't feel any “smarter."
But on the second afternoon, suddenly I realized:
I wasn’t feeling sleepy!
That was totally unexpected. I wasn’t taking this stuff for my
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. I was trying to increase my
mental sharpness.
But I wasn’t feeling sleepy!
If you suffer from Excessive Daytime Sleepiness or some
related form of narcolepsy, I’m sure you understand why this
realization filled me with excitement.
But I didn't believe it.
I have a degree in psychology. I know what a “placebo
effect” is.
And even if the effect was real, probably it was just an initial
reaction to this new stuff. So I quelled my excitement. “Let’s
see what happens tomorrow,” I thought. No way could I go
two consecutive days without feeling the urge to take naps.
And on the third day...
I still didn’t feel sleepy.
I waited a full week before allowing myself to say it out loud:
This “natural” stuff somehow was stopping me from feeling
sleepy during the day!
I called Steve to tell him, and he was stunned...and thrilled.
He knew how much of my daily life was being robbed by
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
But I still haven’t told you...
Who Usually Buys This Product
If at the beginning of this letter I had told you the product’s
original purpose, you probably would’ve stopped reading
then & there. That’s why I’ve waited this long to tell you what
this 100% natural product originally was intended for:
It was created to help...recovering drug addicts.
Somehow it helps people who are going through “detox” or
“rehab” — they’ve stopped taking drugs and are suffering
withdrawal symptoms.
(Just in case you're wondering: I’ve never smoked, and I’ve
never done drugs. I don’t even drink.)
After 3 months without needing to take naps, I stopped worrying that this “cure” was imaginary.
If you’ve never suffered from narcolepsy or Excessive
Daytime Sleepiness, you can’t possibly imagine how thrilling
it is to get up in the morning and not even think of going to
sleep again until bedtime.
As I write this, I'm pretty sure I’m the only person in the world
who is using this natural remedy to treat Excessive Daytime
Sleepiness.
The company that manufactures it still markets it to people
who are recovering from addiction. (Obviously, a worthy
purpose.)
But I think I know why it works. Kind of.
I am not a scientist. Not a doctor, not a health expert.
I did learn a fair amount about Excessive Daytime
Sleepiness during my search for Pemoline, though.
Neuroscientists believe sufferers of Excessive Daytime
Sleepiness and other forms of narcolepsy don’t get enough
“REM” sleep — the deepest stage of sleep, when the brain
itself rests.
They’re not certain why we don’t get enough REM. But they
know that something is preventing the brain from
experiencing that deep sleep we need. Certain
neurotransmitters are blocked or damaged or missing.
Meanwhile, this “addiction recovery” stuff rebuilds
neurotransmitters that are depleted by drug addiction.
Again, I’m not a scientist, but...
I think that's the connection!
I suspect that whatever this stuff does to alter the brain
chemistry of a drug addicted brain also affects whatever it is
that prevents us from getting the kind of healthy sleep we
need — the REM sleep.
All I know is:
This stuff has given me my life back.
I'll give you a link directly to the product that has restored my
life. But before I do, I should answer some questions you
might have.
Remember, the company selling this product did not create
it as a substitute of Pemoline. So when you go to their
product page, you won’t find any information about
Pemoline, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, narcolepsy, etc.
How Is It Different From Pemoline?
Remember, I’m speaking only from my own experience.
Here are the big differences I’ve seen.
1) This natural compound does not “speed me up.”
Pemoline did speed me up — in a good way. Instead of
speeding me up, this stuff somehow prevents me from
feeling unnaturally sleepy.
2) Unlike when I used to take Pemoline, I don’t feel a “lift”
or a boost of energy when I drink this stuff. So if I’m sleepy,
drinking a glass of it doesn’t suddenly make me alert.
3) If I don’t get enough sleep one night (e.g., 5 hours
instead of 8), I’ll feel tired the next day — just as any
“normal” person would. But I’ve noticed that even on such a
day, I’m clear headed. My body might be tired, but my brain
isn’t sluggish. Even that is amazing to me, compared to my
previous “Life Without Pemoline” days.
4) I always was careful to take Pemoline in the morning. If I
took it in the afternoon or evening, I’d be awake long into the
night. (Once I learned that, it wasn’t a problem; I just took my
37.5 mg of Cylert or Pemoline when I woke up in the
morning).
Because this natural stuff doesn’t make me feel “speedy,” I
can drink it any time of the day or night.
I’ve gotten in the habit of having one glass in the morning —
when most people have their “morning coffee” — and
another in the afternoon. But I’ve also had it at night with no
adverse side effects.
So Where Can You Get This Stuff, Already??
I want to tell you a few more things, but here's a direct link to the order page.
How Much Should You Order?
If you’re skeptical (as I was), you might start with just a
single box of 60 servings. If you take it twice a day, that’ll last
you a month.
If you want to save money, though, you might consider
placing an order for three boxes. They give you a big
discount when you order that way.
Will This Work For Other Forms of Narcolepsy?
I really don’t know. I know what it did for my Excessive
Daytime Sleepiness. If my symptoms sound similar to yours
and you haven’t found a good substitute for Pemoline, it
probably is worth trying. But of course, that’s up to you.
Remember, I am not a physician. I'm not giving medical
advice; I’m simply sharing my own true, surprising (even
thrilling) experience in finding an effective replacement for
Pemoline.
Will This Work For Children or Adults with ADHD?
I have absolutely no idea. If I had ADHD (or had a child with
ADHD) and had been using Pemoline and hadn’t been able
to find anything else that works, I know I’d want to try it out.
But especially for children, I think you should check with
your doctor.
I know what this 100% natural remedy has done for me, and
it makes me think it’ll probably help other people with
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
Will it help with ADHD? Again, I have no idea. If you decide
to test it, consult your physician first.
Please Let Me Know How Well It Works For You.
If you suffer from Excessive Daytime Sleepiness or
narcolepsy and, like me, were devastated when Cylert
and Pemoline were withdrawn from the market, please let me
know how well this works for you. You can post your experience below.
Here is the direct link to the product. I hope it works as well
for you as it has for me.