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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

  • Byron
  • February 26, 2020

"Taken Provigil for about 5 or more years and it is not effective anymore"

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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • Bill...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • October 7, 2017

"Awake ..... Euphoria!"

10 / 10
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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"

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  • 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."

5 / 10
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  • 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"

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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • 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"

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  • Sean
  • December 29, 2016

"Mine is covered by medicare part d through bc/bs rx prem for $2.00 for 60 pills. Fair results."

6 / 10
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  • 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."

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  • 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!"

9 / 10
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  • 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."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 6, 2009

"Works like a miracle but have nausea."

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  • 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. "

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  • 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."

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  • Anonymous
  • May 27, 2009

"Great medicine. I just wish it wasn't so expensive."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • February 14, 2011

"I took this medicine for a month and it didn't work for me at all."

3 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • May 1, 2008

"Works great. Too expensive. "

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