Provigil for Narcolepsy User Reviews (Page 4)
Provigil has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 91 reviews for the treatment of Narcolepsy. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Provigil
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 29, 2012
"It saved my life, had forgotten normal people live this type of life, I feel normal again! I feel so lucky my doctor prescribed it."
- Bill...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 7, 2017
"Awake ..... Euphoria!"
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- Aglet
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 15, 2018
"Did not keep me from falling asleep at work at all"
- Anonymous
- October 9, 2012
"I was good the first two days on this medicine but on the third day I got lots of itching and skin sensitivity. I was hoping this would work for me but it did not."
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- scottf
- November 6, 2009
"It helps with my narcolepsy but isn't strong enough. I can still fall asleep almost anytime."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 3, 2017
"I have pretty severe narcolepsy and cataplexy this didn't do much of anything for me"
- Anonymous
- October 30, 2008
"Only side effect for Provigil was a headache for the first week. Much more effective medication, better result and fewer side effects."
- Waters
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 20, 2020
"Provigil was horrible for me, it did not work, I am now on Concerta for over two years and am not planning to move away from it"
- Sean
- December 29, 2016
"Mine is covered by medicare part d through bc/bs rx prem for $2.00 for 60 pills. Fair results."
- Yacke...
- December 12, 2011
"I agree fantastic awareness however downside I became obsessive, mood swings and suicidal feelings. Now I have been offered Ritalin. Hope this works without side effects."
- Anonymous
- July 17, 2009
"Pros: Works well keeping me alert, no significant downer when drug wears off, can be used on an as needed basis. Cons: EXPENSIVE!"
- lazyl...
- May 1, 2009
"I have been taking Provigil for 1 year now. I take 200mgs 3 x daily. It has helped me more than any other drug I have been prescribed, however I do get headaches and find myself dehydrated."
- Anonymous
- March 6, 2009
"Works like a miracle but have nausea."
- Anonymous
- August 16, 2009
"Provigil made me lose my appetite at first, I lost about 20 pounds. The energy was great for a few months but it lost it's effectiveness. It only took me four months to reach the maximum dose. "
- vonbunn
- June 4, 2009
"Not effective for me, I took the 200mg once a day for 2 weeks. Did not have any reactions good or bad. Just no effect at all."
- Anonymous
- May 27, 2009
"Great medicine. I just wish it wasn't so expensive."
- Anonymous
- February 14, 2011
"I took this medicine for a month and it didn't work for me at all."
- Anonymous
- May 1, 2008
"Works great. Too expensive. "
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