PROVIGIL Reviews (MODAFINIL)

Average Rating: 3.6 (619 Ratings)

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PROVIGIL  (MODAFINIL):  Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle.   FDA Approval Date: 1998-12-24 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR PROVIGILCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 5   27
1X day
9/30/2010
Email
 5  multiple sclerosis Dry mouth only. Multiple sclerosis took my life away, and Provigil gave it back. I take 600 mg a day. I'm fine and I can still go to sleep at night. If I forget to take the medicine for more than a day, I feel like I'm in a coma. I've been on it for 2 years now. I don't no what I would have done if my doctor didn't prescribe it to me. What a life saver. F 36
3/18/2007
 5  narcalepsy
6/20/2005
 5  Insomnia Problems I have had severe insomnia for well over 8 years. I am a married 35 year old female with no children. I have tried every sleep aid available (both prescription and non-prescription). I participated in a sleep study and it was determined that I never reached restful sleep (I never got beyond stage 2 sleep). I struggle to stay awake at work on a daily basis - the worst is trying to stay awake in meetings. My boss is aware of my problem and is very supportive - I am lucky. However, I attend other business meetings with people who are not aware of my problem and it is a very difficult situation. Since none of the sleep aids I have been prescribed work well enough, it is assuring to know that Provigil can aid me in my quest for a normal life. I am aware of the potential of becoming addicted and take Provigil only after a very very poor night of sleep. For me, Provigil is a miracle. I can function at work all day and no longer fall a sleep at the drop of a dime. I have never taken more than 100mg and generally find that 50mg gives me the ability to make it through the day. Provigil - just helps. I am very sensitive to caffeine (jiggy effects) and was afraid that Provigil would make me feel
11/20/2004
 5  Excessive sleepiness,ADD,deprssion Possibly dry mouth. ANSWER TO PRAYER! All my life I've been in good health, but always fought fatigue, even when I was an athlete in college and in the best shape of my life! For me this drug has made me feel "normal" for the first time. I used to want to nap every day. It didn't seem to make a difference whether I had 6hrs of sleep or 12, I was always tired! Redbull and espresso was a daily requirement if I needed to work or study, and the effects of caffiene wouldn't last more than 2-4 hours. Now 100mg of Provigil in the morning keeps me going all day. My depression has greatly diminished because I feel more in control. My concentration has improved because I'm not so dang tired all the time. My quality of life has greatly improved. For those of you who fight excessive sleepiness this can change your life. Many medical conditions and medications can cause fatigue. If you suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness I encourage you to see your doctor and ask about Provigil. They will p F 27
10/25/2007
 5  sleep apnea insomnia I had severe sleep apnea in high school. Fell asleep driving and crashed my truck into a telephone poll. Couldnt concentrate and was doing poorly in school. Finally i had two surgeries to try and correct my sleeping problems...did'nt work. After that my doc gave me provigil. All i can say is that im now a 4.0 college student and i feel like im actually awake for the first time in my life. If caffeine is the devil..then provigil is God. M 19
2/16/2008
 5  
8/7/2008
 5  MS Fatigue Then only side effect I have experienced is a feeling of "being outside myself" and racing thoughts. I started Provigil 200mg PRN about 2 1/2 years ago for always being tired. I stopped taking after a few months due to insurance problems. I have recently restarted it and LOVE it. Before I was tired all the time and wanted to do nothing but sleep. I now have the energy and alertness to be more productive at work. I feel like I did BEFORE the MS complications. The first day or two I felt like I was "outside my body watching" but that has lessened. I also had racing thoughts, however, I was like that BEFORE the MS and Provigil. I think the the pros outweigh the cons in my situation, and as long as I am able I will continue to take it~ F 27
9/16/2008
 5  Chronic Fatique Syndrome, & ADHD Since my last post I have lost weight and I am finding that that the 200mg dose in the after noon is actually working better, I don't really know why but it just is. M 34
200MG 1X day
10/26/2016
Patient History
 4  
4/23/2009
 4  hypersomnia increased energy, increased drive to get things done, occasional naseua after taking it, can concentrate a lot better, strong good mood after taking it, sometimes jittery after taking it I have hypersomnia and ADD, and this drug helped with both. Definitely do not take this with caffeine. I am on 200 mg a day of Provigil, and I once made the mistake of taking it with a Diet Coke. I was supposed to drive 2 hours back from a trip I was on, and I was too shaky and jittery to get behind the wheel. F 22
6/11/2008
 4  
2/14/2005
 4  
2/16/2005
 4  Meripex makes me sleepy F 64
6/21/2007
 4   M
2/13/2005
 4  narcolepsy At 400mg I get sporadic nervousness under stress. Testing lower dosage. Unbelievable improvement in concentration. I am working so hard now that I forget to eat lunch at times!!! Not sleepy when driving. M 35
7/18/2002
 4  MS fatigue Intense Headaches, migraine type, Pain in right eye and side of face like my migraines. but sometimes no headache!! It's a wonder drug that gets me out of bed and allows me to have a normal day of being productive. I take it when I really have to do something, like go out at night or else I do'nt take it. No other bad side effects except difficult to fall asleep, so I just take 1/2 of the 200 mg pill or 1/4 . BEen taking it for years but very infrequently as stated above. Lately a little more because it does give one energy to exercise, etc.which is important for MS patients and well anyone to do!! Lifts mood a bit, but the headaches when they occur, are bad!! F 59
100 1X day
2/21/2010
 4  sleep apnea or narcolepsy When it wears off after about 6-8 hrs, I experience a terrible crash where I find it difficult to do anything. It does help me to stay awake but does affect sleep at night. by the end of the week, I have to stop for a couple of days to get some sleep even though I'm not nearly as functional during the day M 46
200 2X day
5/19/2012
Email
 4  Severe ADHD Hard to tell. I was wondering if anyone else had experienced increased joint and muscle pain, but apparently not. I miss my VIOXX. My memory seems less acute. I find this far more effective, for me, than the standard psychotropics. Most of them were disastrous. I take a hefty dose in the morning, and it's really noticeable by late afternoon if I forget to take it. It makes a big difference to my focus and hence my mood. Without it, I'm incompetent, but this makes me worry a little about dependence. As it wears off in the evening, I become noticeably more fragile. M 54
10/15/2006
 3  SSRI Apathy and tiredness some chest pains, fluttery feeling, addictive feelings of "liking it too much", up and down portions of the day (i.e. when it wears off very tired, then back up on next dose). On lower doses I don't notice this as much but also don't get that great lift that comes with it. I read somewhere that the secret to this med is laying off for a couple of days (i.e. weekends). I think this is true. THere is a tolerance factor that develops that seems to make it less and less effective over time. I remember the first time I took it feeling quite happy and sort of buzzed in way that felt great. And took awhile to wear off. Now faster wear off and not as much of an energy burst. Potential for abuse and addiction is quite clear to me. Find myself looking to take it for important meetings and presentations where I need to be "on". So that feels a little like a developing dependancy and not as much of an adjuctive therapy.
12/26/2006
  

PROVIGIL  (MODAFINIL):  Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle.   FDA Approval Date: 1998-12-24 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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