Provigil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Abb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2013

For Narcolepsy "I found that this medicine was good at keeping my body awake, but I still felt like my mind was falling asleep. After about 4 or 5 days on it, I developed the worst migraine of my life. When I get migraines, they usually resolve with just half of a Vicodin. After taking two full Vicodin, I still had the most raging migraine ever. It lasted for 3 days. Once it resolved, I went back on the Provigil two days later, another raging migraine. That was it for me."

• Jac...
• September 3, 2013

For Narcolepsy "Provigil worked for my narcolepsy for about 6 months. After that, I began to have bouts of insomnia at night and became ultra sleepy during the daytime. I was prescribed sleep medications to help combat the new side effects. Things did not seem to improve. I also gained 40 pounds during the time I took Provigil (which was a total of 9 months). As a woman, gaining weight was my least desirable side effect of all. Finally, I switched off of Provigil and returned to what was working for me originally, Adderall XR 30 mg one to two times per day (depending on what my schedule was like that day). I only switched off of Adderall XR originally because my doctor was concerned about the potential long-term cardiovascular effects on my body."

• Anonymous
• September 3, 2011

For Shift Work Sleep Disorder "I have sleep apnea. Sometimes I wake up feeling like I haven't had any sleep. In a fog, so to speak. I have gone to sleep sitting at stoplights on the way to work in the morning. This medication does wonders. I still drink my coffee, and it helps to boost the effects. I still get sleepy in the afternoon sometimes, but I am able to fight it off much better. Before, I couldn't and would go to sleep. It is just too expensive."

• sto...
• May 22, 2011

For Shift Work Sleep Disorder "This is the best medicine I have ever been prescribed. I am fully awake all the time. I have never had a hard time sleeping. I work at a power plant. The only thing I notice is sometimes my crewmates avoid me, other than that, it's great."

• Gdo...
• September 17, 2017

For Shift Work Sleep Disorder "Works pretty well, but doses only cover 8 hours. Because my shifts start at 5 am and can end anywhere from 8:30 pm, I have to guess at my 8-hour window. When I take 1.5 pills per day, I run out too fast, and the pharmacy holds the script. Then I crash for several weeks until the refill. Nuvigil and Provigil are true wonder drugs, but I personally need 250 and 125 simultaneous. As we go into a 24/7 society, I need to be covered for at least 12 hours."

• Anonymous
• September 6, 2011

For Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "Provigil has given me my life back! I have been on 200 mg twice a day, and the results are great! When I quit teaching and went on my husband's insurance, the insurance company refused to pay for two times a day, so my doctor put me on Nuvigil. I was on it for 6 weeks, and I was always tired. I am moving back to Provigil."

• DrW...
• July 19, 2012

For Narcolepsy "I can't take Provigil daily because it is expensive, so I use it on days when I need to accomplish important tasks (shopping, housework, social occasions, etc.). Having suffered from depression since my teens, and although my standard medicines help, Provigil is the only medicine ever that has made me feel 'good.' I'm so happy my psychiatrist suggested this medication, and I hope that it is approved for depression so that insurance companies will cover it."

• niv...
• October 15, 2008

For Shift Work Sleep Disorder "Provigil is one of, if not the most effective medicines I have ever been prescribed. I had never heard of it when my doctor prescribed it. At first, I took 100 mg 1-2 times a day. Now, after 3 years, I take 200 mg 2 times daily."

• Wya...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 10, 2017

For Narcolepsy "I was diagnosed with narcolepsy when I was 12 years old, but it was discovered during a sleep study in 2010 at a hospital in Denver, Colorado. I was told I had probably had the disorder my whole life. I am 18 years old now and struggle with this disorder every day. Provigil has helped quite a bit, but does have some cons. The lack of appetite will happen anytime you go off the medicine for even a period of 4 days, then go back on it. I also have built up a tolerance to the 200 mg, so it has started to wear off about 4 hours after taking it and is a very hard medicine to get the dosage upped on. Insurance companies will fight you the whole way. Also lost a substantial amount of weight when I first started the med."

• Cit...
• January 31, 2009

For Narcolepsy "I was diagnosed with narcolepsy when I was 17 and still in high school. That was about 14 years ago. Out of those 14 years, ten of them have been spent on Provigil. It has obviously worked for me. I take 200 mg 3 x a day - one in the morning and two at lunchtime. I haven't had any side effects, other than not being ready for bed at night, but that could be me just not wanting to go to bed. All in all, Provigil keeps me awake and functioning. Oh, I do agree with everyone about the cost - it's not cheap."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2010

For Multiple Sclerosis "I was diagnosed with MS at the age of 29 and had severe fatigue for 2 years prior. I started on 200 mg, which was way too strong, so I cut the dose into 100 mg. I find that if I take it every day, it is not as effective, so I just take it when needed, which ends up being about 3 times a week (I work full time in a sort of stressful environment). It is important not to 'overdo it' when on Provigil. I have to say that Provigil changed my life. I am now able to spend time with my boyfriend in the evenings after work and also see friends past 9 PM and not get fatigued. I do feel that when I drink on Provigil, I get very emotional... so I try to stay away from drinking. I do like how it helps me mentally focus and also have energy to exercise!"

• Anonymous
• September 3, 2010

For Drowsiness "I have been on this medicine for 7 years and cannot imagine life without it. It doesn't seem to work for everyone, but is a lifesaver for me. I had a headache for 3 days when I started it and lost my appetite for a week. After that, it was fine. I can get by on 200 mg if I need to, but feel tired still most of the day (but won't fall asleep unless I want to). My usual dose is 300 mg, which keeps me alert, and I can't even take a nap if I want to."

• Slo...
• February 1, 2010

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "Used to be active. Over the last ten years, extreme fatigue has grown to total dominance. Interest, hobbies, and life in general just vanished. After extensive testing and use of CPAP, doc put me on 200 mg/day Provigil, it was like a teaser, not quite doing anything, but 400 mg seemed to at least get me mentally more active, but does very little for the fatigue part. My major complaint is hard to describe, but after a couple of days, I get a sore feeling in my mouth. I don't grind my teeth, but tend to keep a negative pressure in my mouth, causing a ridge to form along the tooth line, and slight but painful sores on the gum here and there, it has to be some form of tension, which also affects sleep."

• Sle...
• November 14, 2009

For Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "I took the first pill this morning. This is the first time in years that I didn't fall asleep in church! I can't wait to go to school Monday morning to see if I get sleepy and doze off in class. Provigil could be one of the best things that ever happened to me!"

• gim...
• March 16, 2009

For Multiple Sclerosis "Provigil helps my multiple sclerosis fatigue, but my drug insurance company won't okay it because it's an 'off-label' use. My psychiatrist was actually the first doctor to prescribe it, which is also off-label use. It doesn't give me great energy, but at least I don't sleep all day. With depression and MS, I have a double whammy. I definitely know the difference when I don't have it."

• Anonymous
• December 26, 2008

For Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "I feel that 200 mg is probably best for me but makes me overly 'chatty' and nonproductive in that manner, and my heart races. 100 mg does help me feel more awake in the morning but wears off very quickly. I still need a nap when I get home from work."

• Gee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2016

For Narcolepsy "IMHO, modafinil is a good medication. I was originally diagnosed with EDS. A couple of years later, MSLT showed REM, blablabla, narcolepsy. I've tried it all. Best was Dexedrine, which is no longer manufactured (as far as I understand). Adderall dropped me down to about 95 lbs (even though I'm a small girl). Ritalin made me super anxious and mute and slow. And Provigil was just okay and very expensive. Stopped the Provigil because it cost $500 a month, 60 tabs BID 100 mg. I just can't keep paying for it. I went back to Ritalin, which is the cheapest of them all because I thought I was better. Never been more wrong! Not being on the Provigil has shown me I do have narcolepsy. Without Provigil, I can barely function :-/. But how can I carve out $500 for it?!"

• hol...
• October 7, 2008

For Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "Well, if you want to be totally awake, 200 mg is the way to go. Doctor started me on 100 mg twice a day, then moved me to 200 mg twice today. Definitely awake now. Sometimes I feel like I should be asleep but just can't. I'll probably go back to 100 mg twice a day. At least now, I don't fall asleep anytime I stop moving for 5 minutes."

• gra...
• November 19, 2011

For Narcolepsy "No side effects. Did not see anyone who listed pain relief. It was prescribed for my daytime sleepiness, but I noticed that my arthritic pain (knees and back) was much less. Had much more energy as well."

• Jer...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2024

For Shift Work Sleep Disorder "It worked better for me taking it every three days. At first, I took it daily, but my system got used to it. They asked me to increase the dose, but I decided to take it every three days, and it worked better for me."

• jai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2024

"It helped me be able to wake up in the mornings and be able to go throughout the day without having any withdrawal symptoms or cravings. I'm feeling happy and not irritated or agitated as I was before when I didn't have any medications."

• Cha...
• August 22, 2009

For Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "This is my second day on Provigil 200 mg once a day, and was hoping for a dramatic change, but there was none. I have sleep apnea, and CPAP was not enough. Passed out at work, and not safe to drive. I can say I am a little more clear and not in a sleepy fog. Hoping that it will get better or up my dose."

• leo...
• September 26, 2010

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I started out on 100 mg in the morning. I was falling asleep an hour later, so the doctor put me on 200 mg. I still was very sleepy, but then the sleepiness would wear off. I drove about 60 miles into town, and I was driving very fast and taking risks I would never do normally. It also made me want to buy lottery tickets. The increase of compulsive behaviors is very true with this medication. I stopped taking it immediately. It was too expensive anyway!"

• Car...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 9, 2015

For Narcolepsy "I have narcolepsy, which went undiagnosed for decades. I don't drink coffee, and for years self-medicated using caffeine tablets and diet sodas. Finally, in desperation, started looking for answers via the net, had a sleep study, and voila, narcolepsy. Tried Ritalin with no effect, then Provigil, and for the first time felt normal and productive. Health insurance would not cover, and soon I was paying $800.00 a month for meds. To make matters worse, the Provigil soon lost any efficacy. Ultimately, my doc reluctantly prescribed Adderall, and I have been taking 30 mg in the AM and 20 more around lunch. This works okay, but still need caffeine."

• Anonymous
• February 16, 2010

For Narcolepsy "Literally, Provigil saved my life. I suffered the severest of symptoms regarding narcolepsy with cataplexy for several months prior to physicians determining a diagnosis; I'd have complete 'drop attacks' out of a clear blue sky; chatting someone up, nuking a cup of coffee, taking a shower, and SPLAT, down I'd drop! Hit like a sack of sand. Broke numerous bones, ruined numerous joints, fractured my skull, and broke three ribs. After being evaluated and worked up by a specialist, I was diagnosed and medicated with two times 200 mg Provigil in the A.M., and I've now a somewhat normal life! It's been two years, and I note the dose is less effective; I've not eaten turf lately, but I'm nodding out at the PC often and slipping from awake to REM, boom like that!"