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Modafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Provigil

Modafinil has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 54 reviews for the off-label treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 22% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Modafinil

  • 50...
  • April 28, 2017

"Modafinil did not work for me at all. If you want to try it look for coupons online the cost was $800.00 and I got it for $94.00."

1 / 10
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  • November 13, 2018

"Works great when I don't take it everyday. I can't get the VA to prescribe it for me even though it's on the formulary and I've been diagnosed with obstructed sleep disorder. "

6 / 10
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  • Adrrr
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 6, 2021

"Helped temporarily in the beginning now on the max dose with no relief in CFS symptoms."

1 / 10
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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 25, 2021

"Modafinil twice daily (c 0700 & 1300) suppressed fatigue and cognitive dysfunction."

9 / 10
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  • Sky
  • November 15, 2021

"Haven’t taken this medication. Just letting others know I use pure oxygen. It helps tremendously"

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  • sweet...
  • August 20, 2009

"I just started taking it last week and have not noticed any difference yet. It's expensine, even with my insurance."

4 / 10
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  • Bagel
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • June 28, 2023

"This has helped me very much. It takes the foggy cloud away from my brain. Sadly, in the UK, my doctors do not want to prescribe it for chronic fatigue."

9 / 10
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