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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 3  sleep apnea; narcolepsy Nausea. Taking generic- Armodafinil. Several companies manufacture it but I am finding I have nausea problems with the Aurobindo manufacturer. Is anyone else having severe nausea with this manufacturer? I have felt better with other companies that manufacture it. I also had the same problem with lamotrigine from this manufacturer. Started using a different manufacturer and no problems. Other Aurobindo meds I have not had problems with. But definitely with those two. I find it extremely helpful for promoting wakefulness and focus. M 68 11 years
250 mgs 1X day
6/25/2023
 1  wife takes it My wife was prescribed this back in 2008 to counteract the daytime sleepiness from a opiate needed for lifelong, chronic pain from a genetic disease. It immediately changed her personality. She saw everything negatively, and blamed me for anything she did not like -- which was suddenly EVERYTHING. She opened secret bank accounts, became VERY EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE, etc., etc. The "doctor" who prescribed it (a NEW Dr., as per pain Dr. did not want to prescribe psychiatric drugs for any length of time) would not act on my information, as required by NYS law -- he even called me back (against the law!) to say "If you call me any more I may have to tell your wife." (HE WAS REQUIRED BY LAW TO TELL HER -- AND TO ACT ON IT. HE DID NEITHER!!!!) Things only got worse. Staying up till 4 AM, taking Ambien to sleep at 4AM and setting alarm for 7AM then driving -- 3 to 4 days a week. Then falling asleep at the wheel, even with the Nuvigil. Memory distortions and inability to remem DOCTORS SHOULD CONSULT FAMILIES BEFORE PRESCRIBING THIS, ESPECIALLY WHEN OTHER PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS ARE BEING USED OR MIGHT BE USED. THOSE WHO FAIL TO ACT PROPERLY OR IGNORE FAMILY WARNINGS SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE! M 59 7 years
250mg 1X day
3/31/2015
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 3  Daytime Sleep disorder Severe headaches, heartburn, couldn’t sleep at night Expensive, changed to long acting methylphenidate due to severe migraines post Nuvigil dose. F 45 5 years
150-225 1X day
6/15/2020
 1  Narcolepsy enlarged heart, elevated heart rate, difficulty swallowing/breathing, fatigue, narrowing vessels, poor blood circulation, narrowing esophagus, I have all of these side effects and I really do not have a choice of another medication. Without this Nuvigil, I would be prescribed depression medicines again. F 43 5 years
250 mg 1X day
6/14/2012
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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  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  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  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  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  extreme episodic hypersomnia No adverse effects. Nuvigil performed exactly as stated. It is twice as strong as Provigil. I am a real patient. I have no self-interest in this company. M 68 3 years
250 mg
12/5/2012
 4  Narcolepsy Dry mouth, headache, nausea, easily bruise, anxiety, irritable. I love it, and thank it to being able to live my life. Before I was sleeping over 20 hours a day. I would get up eat and go right back to sleep. I didn't feel like doing anything or being around anyone, I just wanted to sleep. While I have had side effects, I know that for me the pros outweigh the cons. I have learned to cope and deal with most of them. The headaches went away after a week or so, now I only notice them when I forget my pill. My doctor had recommended that I not take anything for the headaches because it would probably only make them worse if I ever do come off of it. Dry mouth I have been able to treat and I think is important to treat with an over the counter tooth paste and mouth wash called Biotene. I found out that dry mouth causes extra plaque to build up on your teeth and causing gum disease to form. Since I began the Biotene (which doesn't taste bad at all, just no extra minty flavor) I haven't had a problem with dry mouth. I found out that it does effect hormonal forms of birth control, so I convinced my doctor to put me on the ParaGard which uses no hormones and works for 10 years. The only long term form of birth control that I have complete control over. I still get nausea though I'm used to it by now. I still can go out and enjoy my friends...though I just feel a little sick to my stomach sometimes, when I do I just don't eat. I bruise easily...they don't hurt for me it's just a skin discoloring things. My anxiety and irritableness F 23 3 years
150 MG 1X day
7/27/2011
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 4  S.A.D. Depression I take 1/2 a Nuvigil at 5 a.m. and and cannot sleep easily for 2 nights, BUT I am alert, mentally sharp, have tolerance for previously irritating things and best of all, amazingly, I am my best self. It's hard to believe, but absolutely true for me. B/C I only take occasionally I am positive the effects are the result of the medication. When I do, I love that I actually like myself again and get things DONE with a good sense of humor to boot! Too bad b/c of the insomnia for 2 whole days, the which is the horrible part and precludes me from taking more often. Insurance doesn't cover and it is $$$, so can only take once in awhile and b/c of side effects. F 45 3 years
225 mg. 1X AN
9/26/2011
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 3  Depression Jaw clenching, irritability, detachment, no appetite, poor circulation, OCD behaviors (hair twirling & skin picking), decreased sexual interest, anxiety The one thing that REALLY bothers me about nuvigil/provigil is in the last 3 months, my circulation gets so bad that my hands literally turn blue. The other thing is my fiance ALWAYS notices the difference between when i"m taking and when I'm not taking it. When I'm taking it, I am antisocial and very detached. I like not being tired but at the same rate I may be risking my relationship F 28 3 years
250 1X day
2/23/2011
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 2  Traumatic Brain Injury/CFS/CPS Weight Gain, tiredness and it no longer works. Took this along with 30mg BID of Adderall, whats up with Doctors afraid of DEA?Are they Medical Doctors?If a Doctor was to disregard me due to DEA then they would be history,take with Hysingla (morphine)40mg,Percocet 25/100 and Medical Marijuana.Its called Survival. M 61 3 years
200mg 2X day
9/23/2019
 5  Narcolepsy None F 62 2 years
3/5/2015
 5  Complex Sleep Apnea/Shift Work Nuvigil has given me my Quality of Life back to working full time again. Take 150 in AM and 100 mg late afternoon. If take or double dose you won't sleep and will become very moodie. Stick with directions and Nuvigil will give new lease on life. Nuvigil WAY BETTER than Provigil. M 51 2 years
250
12/1/2011
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 4  MS fatigue This drug has allowed me to function better..seems I've got the awful side effect of burning and/or mouth sores I am ABSOLUTLY SURE Nuvigil is causing them because at times i need to stop taking it for unrelated reasons. That being said what is the best home remedy for this B.S. Gotten to the point this time I can only eat pudding and the like. HELP! M 50 2 years
375 mg 1X day
7/30/2014
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 3  ADD Brain buzz (aura), foggy thinking, anger and/or paranoia, insomnia, nausea and depression. Nuvigil helped with motivation, however, I found myself more focused on its’ effect rather than being focused on a particular task. I used it on off-days from Concerta and to avoid a tolerance of current methylphenidate dose. Do I recommend it? Ehh... kinda-sorta however didn’t really work like I wanted it to. M 49 2 years
150mg
1/21/2019
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 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 Anxiety, immediate need to delicate. It's excellent. I don't take it every day. My excessive sleepiness I help counteract by hitting the gym and doing cardio around 1 pm. I counteract the short-term anxiety with small dose as needed of diazepam or Valium. On weekends I just take a nap if needed. It helps. To those who say they took days to get Nugivil out of their system, pharmacology of nyvigil is that it's out in 24 hours. No residual which is why I'm able to take as needed. No build up or withdrawal required. My dose is achieved by cutting pill in half. So.... It's not the drug. Go get some exercise and sweat out the toxins from our insane food supply. F 41 1 years
125 1X day
3/31/2013
  

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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