NUVIGIL Reviews (ARMODAFINIL)

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NUVIGIL  (ARMODAFINIL):  Armodafinil 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. Armodafinil 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 armodafinil 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: 2007-06-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR NUVIGILCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 4  Depression and hypersomnia 60 2 days
150
11/14/2019
 1  Narcolepsy Bad rash, blisters, dry mouth, sores in mouth, swelling in throat, irritability, anger, depression, pain in my feet, stomach issues, I have been taking this drug for four years. It worked great in the first two. I always had dry mouth and darker urine. My doctor never showed concern over this. Over the past two years I've gone through a bunch of puzzling issues only to learn now what was the cause. I could not afford the medicine that last year or so. The result was taking less only when I felt extremely tired. I started getting bad blisters all over and itching.now that I know why, I haven't a clue what to do. I told my doctor and all she wanted was to run more sleep disorder tests. 46 1 days
150mg
11/24/2015
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 5  Excessive daytime sleepiness Dry heaving the first 2 hours after talking it... I enjoy this medication, it helps me get through the day without wanting to go to sleep. I'm not as moody when I'm on it. F 31 4 years
250 MG
1/11/2016
 5  MS Fatigue none I was diagnosed with MS about 1990. In January 1991, I had a relapse that included mind-numbing, body-stopping fatigue. I In 2010, I was given a month's free prescription of 150 mg Nuvigil. I was prescribed Provigil about 1997, and continued to take it through about 2005, although the effectiveness was negligible. I left my work on disability in 2003 . I was unemployable because of mind fog, inability to concentrate, organize or prioritize my work. Even with Provigil! I would fade, noticeably, between 1 pm & 2 pm. All I could do was go to bed. On Nuvigil, I lost the mind fog, could think, organize & evaluate my daily chores; in short, I felt almost as good as I was before 1991. I had the stamina to exercise 3 times a week, take up my participation in my church & choir, and lost the 50 pounds that I had gained over 10 or 12 years of hellish fatigue. In 2013, my insurance refused to cover Nuvigil any more -- only Provigil. I've been taking it even though it does no good. (just to prove a point and keep the insurance company from profiting by refusing - in spite of repeated appeals - to cover Nuvigil! I know that is spiteful, but I am very angry about anyone second-guessing my neurologist especially when I KNOW how effective it is for me.) I am in Purgatory without Nuvigil, I can't think, be active, be productive, or have anything like a normal life. The situation has put me in therapy for depression and in an effort to treat the depression F 70 3 years
150 mg 1X day
1/25/2016
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 5  Chronic fatigue & shift work disord Dry mouth, thirsty, occasionally slight headache When I started taking Nuvigil, I was also taking bupropion xl 300 strictly for fatigue. I started on 75 mg, and felt no effect. I though it wasn't working at all. My Dr. Up the dose to 150 mg and when I took it, I was getting sooooo sleepy, I was dosing off at work, having sleep micro burst while driving and all through the day. So, after a month of this problem, I thought it would get better when I got over this side effect.. It didn't!!! I was going to stop taking it, but decided to try one more thing. Since I was taking bupropion only for fatigue I decided to stop taking it cause that's what the Nuvigil is for. NIGHT AND DAY!!!! OMG!!! I could not believe the difference. I felt amazing after taking the Nuvigil. I was felling tired and sleepy like I alway do, even after taking bupropion. I wasn't dozing off or wanting to nap all the time. I wish I stopped the bupropion sooner. Don't know if it was counter acting the Nuvigil or maybe just too much stimulater together that it was just making me sleepy. I can definitely notice a huge difference now, and can actually live my life and not sleep through it. F 41 2 months
150
2/11/2016
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 5  Hypersomnia mild headache, sensitivity to caffeine, increased desire to talk, feeling happy, fidgeting, reduced appetite, dry mouth If I take Nuvigil daily for more than 3-4 days, I have trouble falling asleep. I do get a slight headache after restarting the medication after a break. I recently weaned off caffeine, and I have noticed the medication works even better without caffeine and with fewer negative side effects. I do not have the crash after it wears off. Not only has my appetite decreased, but I crave healthier foods and drink more water. I sometimes forget words. Occasionally I notice a slight twitching. But I'm not sure if these are a side effect or just a coincidence. Nuvigil has changed my life! I am able to spend more time with my family and doing things I enjoy. I no longer struggle to make it through the day and am not exhausted. I am more active, and this makes me a much nicer and healthier person. F 41 4 years
75mg 2X day
4/8/2016
 5  Idiopathic Hypersomnia I have a very high heart rate. I think its from the medication. I started with 175mg and it worked great but the insurance would not insure it. I had to try Adderall, then Provigil, then the generic of Provigil, each time the insurance wouldn't insure it even though they recommended some of them. Finally yesterday they insured it, but by then I had taken so many different medication the 175mg didn't work anymore and they had to up it. I feel like my heart is beating 100 miles an hour and my arms are shaky. But I'm finally able to be alert and enjoy life a little better. Getting up in the morning is still very hard, but once the medication kicks it is great. This medication has changed my life. HOW CAN I MAKE MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS UNDERSTAND THAT I'M NOTBEING LAZY?????? F 22 2 days
250 1X day
10/18/2014
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 5  for multiple sclerosis I take the pill around 7am. It is 200mg but I cut them in half for about 2 weeks to ween to full dose. This is my 3rd day on full dose. It does curb your appetite, and it dose clean your system out so when starting be close to a bathroom. And make sure you drink a lot of water or you will get a bad headache. The plus is it helps weightloss F 30 4 weeks
200mg
12/28/2014
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 5  Idiopathic Hypersomnia Headaches I did go through muscle cramps, dizziness and dry mouth for the first week. After that my body got use to the medicine and the side effects went away except for occasional headaches. This is a life saver for me. After being in 2 wrecks for falling asleep at the wheel, I'm no longer scared to drive for longer than 30 min. 9-10 time I would fall asleep while driving. I am more alert and actually pay attention better. Over all I feel so much better on NuVigil. For those questioning the medicine and have just started taking it, give it a week or two and let it work through your system. All my side effects went away after except for occasional headaches. F 19 3 months
250MG
1/14/2015
 5  Narcolepsy None F 62 2 years
3/5/2015
 5  Extreme daytime fatigue excessive talking, sweating, racing heart at times This medication has changed my life. I was not able to stay awake throughout the day without a nap, and when I was awake I was just going through the motions. I've been on this medication over a year where I was first prescribed 150 mg and also 10 mg of Ritalin. I no longer take the Ritalin, and am at 250 mg which works much better for me. This lasts all day long, and gives a feeling of being alert, attentive, and fully present. Whatever is in front of me has my full attention. I have to be more mindful of my priorities on this medication though. It can seem as though time flies by. I have taken vyvanse and adderall in the past and compared to those, this medication does not give me the nasty comedown that I experienced with those, or the side effects of excessive thirst and jittery feeling. It's a more gradual comedown, like you're slowly running out of gas. a more predictable and consistent feeling. It kicks in fully after about 1 hour on an empty stomach and I try to hold off on eating until the 2 hour mark, which is when it's in full effect for me. Then I must eat a little something or I'll become nauseous. I've tried to eat while I take it but notice it takes a lot longer to feel the effects then. I definitely can have trouble falling asleep if I take this too late in the morning, so a consistent routine is a must while using this medication. The withdrawal F 23 1 years
250mg 1X day
8/28/2020
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 5  Narcolepsy Excessive talking, weight gain, some insomnia Finding it was life-changing. I was incapacitated from my insomnia before Nuvigil woke me up. F 48 3 years
250 mg 1X day
4/11/2021
 5  Anhedonia. Bipolar, sleep apnea None Great results. Gives me energy and motivation without daytime. F 37 1 months
200 mg
8/18/2019
 5  CFC / Lupus What a difference this has made in just a few days. It feels like a heavy weight of constant fatigue has been lifted. Months upon months of constant fatigue is debilitating and makes you depressed- this has been life changing F 55 3 days
200 1X day
4/16/2022
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 5  adult add No side effects Off label for adult add. Tried Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin they made me edgy, angry, and I couldn't sleep which added to issues I was having. Armodafinil was a game changer for me, I am focused, and motivated, and no longer have the forgets. It has changed my life for the good. Just wish I'd have been on a lot sooner. F 52 4 years
200 NG 1X day
6/2/2022
 5  autoimmune related fatigue Mild abdominal cramping for an hour after taking dose, which went away after ~2weeks. Moderate-Severe headaches 6 hours after dosing, which sometimes resolve with pain medication. This medication has been a life saver as far as keeping a job has gone. I am much more alert and awake at work, able to function better and quicker. Haven't felt this good in many years. However, I wish it lasted longer than it does. 150mg dose gives me about 6 hours of wakefulness, after that I develop a bad headache and my usual fatigue I have sets in hard. We may adjust my dose in the future, but I am willing to wait it out for now. I don't really want to see if the headaches with a higher dose! F 45 3 months
150 mg 1X day
2/23/2010
 5  Fatigue from MS Headache several hours after taking the dose. Better if I take only half a dose. Best thing in the world! This medication has made me able to work part time again. I wasn't able to work due to the inability to do my ADL's. I have friends again and am enjoying a better quality of life! F 40 5 months
150mg 1X day
3/8/2010
 5  MS fatigue and narcolopsyc Better than provigil...stays at a constant level in the body all day long...no wear-off effect F 56 18 months
250 1X day
4/12/2010
 5  Fibromyalgia - Extreme Fatigue Hard to fall asleep at night Been on Provigil 200mg twice a day for over a year & it helped tremendously for a while, but found it wasn't as effective as it had been. Instead of increasing dose (and because there was a great offer to cover $50 of the co-pay for Nuvigil), I started Nuvigil this week & can say that I haven't felt this productive (work & home) in 2-3 years. Hope I don't get any side-effects, because I'm loving being the person I remember being! F 37 4 days
150 1X day
5/27/2010
 5  OSA and Circadian Rhythm Disorder Nausea, skin crawling, headache & irritability. Concerned because I didn't expect to have any side effects since I thought Provigil and Nuvigil were so similar from a chemical perspective. Took Provigil for 4 years prior to Nuvigil. I was on Provigil for 4 years & it profoundly changed my life. I am healthy but diagnosed with mixed sleep apnea and circadian rhythm disorder at 26-couldn’t wake in AM & had to be physically woken by co-workers. I was AD military instructor and fell asleep while teaching! I lost time, couldn’t think, moved in slow motion-lived in a fog. Still sleepy with CPAP-started Provigil200 and felt transformed. It reset my clock. Gave me life! 6 m after taking Provigil, I hit a wall at 2PM- extreme sudden tiredness-increased dose to 300/day-split. It helped but got headache & stopped feeling hunger-had to set alarm to eat after losing 30+ lbs. Medically retired from AF after 12 yrs. Last month Dr suggested Nuvigil250. First day was great. No wall & wakefulness was gradual, unlike Provigil. First night-thought bugs were crawling all over me and felt crazy! Next day I felt hungry and wanted to smoke-quit 6 yrs ago. Haven’t felt hungry in 4 years. Bug sensation stopped, but started clenching my jaw and chewing my cheeks, then came headache and irritability. That passed but 2 w after starting- nausea like clockwork-3-4 hrs after taking pill. Nothing will alleviate it. I hope it’s temporary-trying to decide what’s worse-this nausea and my sleepiness are debilitating. If it doesn’t improve I may have to go back on Provigil. Aside from the nausea, I think that Nuvigil is a great drug-an upgrade to Provigil. It is doing what it’s supp F 32 26 days
250 1X day
7/12/2010
  

NUVIGIL  (ARMODAFINIL):  Armodafinil 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. Armodafinil 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 armodafinil 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: 2007-06-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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