Drowsiness Questions

Does Lyrica make you sleepy?

Does prednisone make you sleepy?

Which medications make you sleepy?

Has Anyone Taken Both Provigil and Nuvigil?

Can you compare and contrast them for me? I want to try Nuvigil, but I'd like to hear how it stacks up against Provigil before I ask for it.

Is Nuvigil a narcotic like Aderrall?

I was approved for Aderrall, but learned it was a narcotic. After more research, I see that it is basically pharmaceutical grade amphetamine. A friend suggested Nuvigil, but didn't know if it was a narcotic. I know people on Aderrall and some of them act just like meth heads. One friend went... read more

How can I be sitting here falling asleep and having just taken my morning 15mg dextroamphetamine??

I am an adult female who was diagnosed as having ADHD after extensive testing in 2005. I was eventually found to do great on 15mg ER dextroamphetamine 3 x's daily. I had to stop my meds due to losing insurance. Now I am 39, have insurance again and just worked my way back to that same dosage... read more

Ok to have a couple beers while on lexapro?

i know the packet says "alcohol may cause drowsiness" but i had a beer today and i feel fine.. i used to take desvenlafaxine for 2yrs(ssnri) and i drank every weekend and nothing bad happened.. surely one or two is ok here and there?? i cant imagine my life without having a beer or a wine... read more

I took provigil 200mg my 1st time. what am i supposed to feel?

I feel kinda numb, hasnt made me to alert, I took it about an hour and a half ago for the cost i was expecting more to happen

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine - is my medication the instant release?

the pill is amphetamine salt 10 mg blue oval with 10 on one side and b 972 on the other side,generic for adderall, is this really same stuff as street amphetamines? is it true there is an extended release and an instant release? if so, which one is mine?

Feeling like in a dream while awake, Excessive sleeping?

At the moment I'm 23 years old. I've gone threw many of these episodes throughout my life, almost failing high school, to failing out of college, and losing multiple jobs. My latest "episode" has been my scariest yet; I ended up going to the hospital twice for my symptoms,... read more

Narcolepsy -Does Modafinil causes hair loss?

Hello! I'm 29 years old and have been taking Provigil for 3 months for hypersomnolence. I've noticed lately that I've been losing a good amount of hair from all over my head.specially in the center of my hair line. What is that about??

Nuvigil - how long does this stuff take to work?

I am on day 1 of taking nuvigil. I took 1 x 250mg after waking from a 14 hour sleep (my husband woke me up).. I feel very tired (more than I normally am after sleeping 14 hrs) and it has been about 3 hours since I took the medicine. I know it is extremely early, but I feel that such a potent... read more

D-amphetamine Salt Combo VS. Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine?

So I am perscibed Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine. Question: What is the difference between the one stated above and specifically D-amphetamine Salt Combo. Took the latter for years and Veteran Affairs just prescribed the first one! Thank you so much for any reply offered. Also, if I can help... read more

How long does it take Nuvigil to work?

This is my 5th day on 150mg of Nuvigil. I really havent experienced wakefulness yet. Im still very tired, all day. I tried to not take caffeine but since i have to work i have to have some sort of caffeine to stay awake. The first 2 days of taking it i didnt have caffeine, and i took it on an empty... read more

Tapering off modafinil please help?

I really want to stop taking this drug , I've been taking it now for about 7 years and I've had enough . My highest dose I've ever taken was 1500mg in a one day crazy I know , at the moment I am having very bad effects from using it daily , blurred vision, headache, confusion,... read more