Modafinil for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Provigil
Modafinil has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 39 reviews for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Modafinil
- scott...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 24, 2021
"I’ve been on Modafinil for about a week and it seems to be helping. I’m able to get up and going after about 20 minutes instead of my usual 1-1/2 to 2 hours. I have noticed one thing though; my appetite has gone crazy. I’m always hungry. Has anyone else experienced this?"
- Sleepy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 29, 2016
"I put off taking Modafanil until I used my cpap for 1 month as instructed by my doctor. I have complex sleep apnea, both obstructive & central & a circadian rhythm disorder, my clock is totally backwards, could be considered sleep shift work disorder but I haven't worked for a few years due to this & other medical issues. I've been doing a lot better but the sleep is the major issue. I tried modafinil 50mg, nothing. I then went to 100mg, nothing. I also tried 50 twice a day, nothing. After about 6 days I started experiencing EXTREME gastrointestinal pains, bloating & distension. I looked pregnant & could barely move because of the pain. I could not pass gas either. It was terrible. I was really disappointed as I heard good reviews here"
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- mddilla
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 9, 2017
"So far this medicine works well. One hour after I take the medicine I feel wide awake and more alert than I have felt in years. About 4.5 to 5 hours I usually get a headache but I will stay awake feeling fine. I have noticed that when I go to sleep I sleep much sounder and longer."
- jushit
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 27, 2021
"Older patients clear Modafinil from the body, more slowly, so 100 mg dose is recommended. I began using modafinil at age 55, because Concerta 54mg had begun causing chest pains. I found 200 mg causes sore kidneys. I've been using CPAP for 20 years. I just needed something to keep me awake while driving. I tried both Provigil and generic Modafinil. Neither works for me. So I stick to caffeine tablets, as needed. Herbal supplements help, but must be rotated, to avoid developing tolerance. Canned beets can improve alertness, as well as Focus supplements, priced under 20-USD. I work 2nd and 3rd shift, in a datacenter, with constant 68-F temperature. There are three or four different generic manufacturers. Some forums say the mfgr can make a huge difference. My Rx is only affordable through Walmart, which uses Aurobindo."
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- Tired...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 23, 2017
"Was prescribed this for sleep apnea. It made me feel horrible and I had weird sleep hallucinations with it. It didn't make me feel awake it just made me feel weird. Disappointed that I still haven't found anything to help me stay awake during the day."
- Anonymous
- November 29, 2011
Provigil (modafinil) "I suffer from sleep apnea. Provigil really helps improve my focus and concentration. I only wish it had been available when I was a student in college! No telling what I could have accomplished! "
- a1vaz...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 17, 2012
Provigil (modafinil) "I have been on Provigil for approximately for 6 months and there is a marked difference! I am very happy with this medicine and the losing weight."
- Daisy...
- April 12, 2008
Provigil (modafinil) "Helps with daytime alertness and ADD"
- Apneac
- April 29, 2016
Provigil (modafinil) "Really helps in the morning but seems to wear off rather quickly. I will try an additional dose in the afternoon."
- Anonymous
- December 17, 2010
Provigil (modafinil) "Really works, saved my job."
- Kusha
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 26, 2015
"Extremely effective for memory, and alertness. Take 1/2 in morning. Second dosage 2-3 hours later. If taken whole it cause hunger, and nervousness/shaking."
- Bull
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 16, 2021
"I still seem to be sleepy I am able to stay awake 12 hours but feel I could go to sleep at anytime"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 29, 2017
Provigil (modafinil) "jittery, dry mouth, shortness of breath, tightness in chest, exacerbated hand tremors, diarrhea, nausea, headache, hot flash every day. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) marginally improved at best."
- Justin
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 18, 2022
"I wouldn't be able to get thru my day without this medication."
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"...continued: I had no side effects other than very slight nausea, just kept me from overeating if anything. I am 225lb and I am VERY resistant to drugs...most seem to have virtually zero effect (Didn't notice anything from Adderral....NOTHING) so my dosages are normally a bit higher than most. Again, it won't make you superman, but it DOES make me feel human again. NOT a human on meth, but just a normal human being....something I had not felt like for some time. 8/10 only because I wish it did what those reviews and videos claimed. I wish it made me feel like I have MORE energy than someone not taking it."