Armodafinil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2020

Armodafinil for Narcolepsy "I have been on Nuvigil 150 mg for almost 4 months. I was previously on Adderall 20 mg twice a day for several years and Ritalin before that. Nuvigil does absolutely nothing for me. I can't stay awake, cannot function, very depressed. I would much rather go back on Adderall."

• bra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 8, 2012

Armodafinil for Fibromyalgia "I love this medication because of the diagnosis of fibromyalgia. I have such a hard time getting motivated and not wanting to sleep all the time. This medication helps me stay awake. I just wanted to let everyone know that there is a prescription card out there usually at the doctor's office. It will help with the co-pay and usually takes up to $50.00 off of the cost of the medication."

• Djm...
• October 14, 2011

Armodafinil for ADHD "Very effective. Eliminates the anxiety associated with ADHD. Able to process and function. None of the jittery side effects that I had with Adderall, Strattera, or Concerta. It was the smoothest thing I ever took. The only two knocks are that the medicine is off-label and will not be covered by my insurance. Out of pocket can be $300-$400 a month? I can't cover that, so my joy will be short-lived."

• Pin...
• September 14, 2009

Armodafinil for ADHD "After a few days on Nuvigil (after experiencing Provigil), I found it to be excellent for my ADHD. Provigil made me feel anxious all day, to the point I could not run or work out in comfort. The first day on Nuvigil was the only day I had this feeling. The side effects for me are dry mouth and suppressed appetite. It is so nice to be focused. The worst effect was muscle weakness! I went from running 7 miles to not being able to run more than 7 minutes."

• Cal...
• May 10, 2017

For Depression "I've taken Nuvigil off and on for about a year, along with 20 mg Lexapro. I take it as needed for depression and daytime sleepiness (I was falling asleep while driving). I find that it makes me agitated and irritable if I take it every day, so I only take 150 mg when my depression is causing extreme lethargy and lack of motivation. When I do take it, it usually works within an hour. I am motivated, focused, and productive on this medication. It even helps with my social anxiety, and I find that I'm more cheery and outgoing. I'm more talkative too, but in a good way - not in a manic way. The problem? It wears off after 6-8 hours, sometimes leaving me with a headache. Overall, however, it has been a big help to me!"

• Joh...
• May 30, 2013

Armodafinil for Shift Work Sleep Disorder "I am an industrial electrician. I work rotating 12 hours. After enough time, my body got used to it, and I was able to make it through the nights and not feel awful. Then I heard a commercial for Nuvigil, so I figured I would give it a try. This is not a miracle. This won't give you special powers and super intelligence. What it has allowed me to do was still be able to think when I couldn't before. At 3 in the morning, when a problem presents itself, I need to be able to think through it. I don't feel an energy rush like with a cup of coffee. I feel like a normal person again. I'm able to not feel lethargic every single minute I'm awake."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 14, 2012

Armodafinil for Shift Work Sleep Disorder "I work nights in the Emergency Department as an RN at a large, very busy trauma center and have been for the past three years. This medication has been a lifesaver in terms of maintaining alertness throughout my shift without the shakes and nervous feeling like being overdosed on caffeine pills or energy drinks. I take the 250 mg pill 1-2 hours before my shift at 7 pm, and it carries me throughout the night. I used to take Provigil 100 mg for two years before Nuvigil came out and found that I was taking up to 200 mg doses a night. Nuvigil is great because it is cheaper, even with insurance, and seems to last longer. I only take it four times a week when I work, and that three-day off time provides enough time for my body to not get used to it."

• Fla...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 27, 2019

For Depression "My boy died, and I was devastated. My psychiatrist had given me Provigil to help me when my mother passed away. Now, I am completely alone. I took Nuvigil in order to meet with his widow and plan his funeral. I was able to concentrate to get through it. That was over three years ago. Now I take it when I know there is something I have to do. When the grief overwhelms me, I take the Nuvigil, 50 or whatever the low dose is. I am better off when I take it, it makes me feel like my old self again."

• Anonymous
• May 10, 2010

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "Have been on Nuvigil 150 for about a week for MS-related fatigue. It gives me energy to stay awake, but after 7 or 8 in the evening, I am beat. Only problem is I don't sleep well, and my appetite is nonexistent."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2019

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "Chronic chronic fatigue sufferer here. Have been taking Adderall for years with mixed results. Was very hopeful for this medication, but it did absolutely nothing for my mental or physical state. If anything, I would say it had the opposite effect and put me to sleep. Extremely frustrated and disappointed."

• Anonymous
• October 29, 2011

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "Nuvigil works so well that I am now able to function in most aspects of my day. Before Nuvigil, I was hardly able to perform activities of daily living. Now, I am able to do grocery shopping, run errands, etc. I am much, much more alert. I had tried Ritalin before Nuvigil, and Ritalin made me a nervous wreck, whereas Nuvigil is easy and without the shaking. The cost of Nuvigil is outrageous."

• Anonymous
• August 10, 2011

Armodafinil for Shift Work Sleep Disorder "I'm a firefighter/paramedic, and I've been on Nuvigil for about 4 days now, and I love it. I have never been a fan of taking medications, but when between working 24-hour shifts, school full-time, and my 3-year-old daughter, I found myself exhausted all the time. I started drinking energy drinks, and they worked, but after a while, they got expensive, so I started taking caffeine pills. After a while, my body needed the caffeine every day, but I didn't necessarily need it every day, which I didn't like. I also didn't like my heart racing with the caffeine. Since starting Nuvigil, I haven't had caffeine at all, and I didn't have much of a withdrawal phase. It has had all the positive effects for me, like a stimulant, with none of the negative."

• Cri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 8, 2020

For ADHD "I've never taken Ritalin or other stimulants for ADHD. My nurse prescribed this to avoid dependency, which I requested. This really does help me relax and focus. I'm a 3/10 without it. I'm 7.5/10 with it. I can't compare it to other ADHD drugs."

• Com...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 2, 2021

For Depression "Armodafinil works for me after everything under the sun, including ketamine and TMS. If I miss a dose, I’m hurting, so it’s got to be used consistently to work for me. If I take it too late in the day, it has a tendency to contribute to insomnia. However, it boosts me out of the doldrums as quickly as ketamine is supposed to in effect. Combined with Abilify, it’s not too stimulating like caffeine. Without Abilify, some tension, jitteriness, and perspiration are possible. Abilify helps calm anxiety. So the combination works reasonably well for me."

• cor...
• December 23, 2011

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "Started taking this for extreme tiredness a week ago after my exhaustion level rose to unacceptable levels. In previous multiple sclerosis episodes, I had been on Provigil but stopped taking it due to severe headaches and found I didn't need them anymore anyway. So far, I haven't had any headaches, and my mental alertness is significantly higher. My physical energy is still low but has improved some. I can make it through a quick shopping trip without having to sit down and rest. I'm hoping that continued use of the medicine will build up my endurance level over time."

• Anonymous
• January 24, 2013

Armodafinil for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "I have just started taking Nuvigil for a few days now. For the last few years, I have been taking medicines to calm me down and ease my stress levels. I felt like I was a walking zombie most of the time when I was awake, but most of the time, I just slept. I can't believe how amazing this medicine is, the cloudiness is gone. I feel like Rip Van Winkle when he finally woke up. Wow!"

• Anonymous
• July 15, 2009

Armodafinil for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "I have been taking Provigil for several years now. I just started Nuvigil today, and it feels much different. It used to be that I took one Provigil, and I would be sleepy and have foggy head, but two Provigils made me feel wired and nauseous. Today I took one Nuvigil around 10:30 a.m. and have felt even and awake all day long. Hopefully, this will last."

• Dav...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 2, 2020

For Depression "Armodafinil is a miracle drug for me. I take it in addition to Lexapro and Klonopin. However, it only works for a few days, then I have to take a few days off. I'm still giving it a 10 because a few days' relief at a time is still a miracle. Start low and adjust dosage slowly because higher dosages can make you hyper. My daily dosage is 1/2 of a 250 mg. Note: I know Nuvigil hasn't been around 10 years, but before Nuvigil, I took Provigil, and it worked well too."

• Roc...
• February 26, 2014

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "Lupus: I've been on Nuvigil for about a year now. I have a mild form of lupus, and the medicine I take for that does more harm than good. So we just decided to treat my painfully low energy level with Nuvigil. It has changed my life. When I first started it, I had mild headaches and was sensitive to light. But once I was used to it, I regained my quality of life. I was able to enjoy mornings and not count the hours before I could return to sleep. The best part is I can take it as needed now. Highly recommend."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2011

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I have had chronic fatigue syndrome for over 20 years, and it controlled and stole my life. Nuvigil has given it back to me. Prior to Nuvigil, I would collapse at around 1 pm and have to sleep around 2-3 hours, then I would have to go to bed by 9 every night. Now I am living an almost normal life. I don't need naps and go to bed at 9-10 pm and find that my mental alertness is greatly increased (i.e., it seems to counteract 'fibrofog'). Drawbacks are increased blood pressure, and insurance won't cover it."

• Col...
• May 6, 2010

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I suffer from SAD, and dealing with people and students (yes, I understand the irony of the career choice) on a daily basis leaves me burned out most days from the stress of teaching to 300 students and dealing with people in general, but a simple combination of Xanax (0.25 mg) before a class and daily Nuvigil (75 mg) completely erased the problem. I work all day, I'm calm and focused in classes, and with a Xanax (0.5 mg) before bed, I sleep a full night without problems."

• Anonymous
• June 15, 2009

Armodafinil for Narcolepsy "Idiopathic Hypersomnia - Nuvigil has been available for prescription for two weeks; I have been taking it for five days. 50 mg once in the morning. I do not have trouble falling asleep at night, which I did on Provigil. Nuvigil is rather expensive to fill, more than $1 per pill for my copay. It has helped my daytime sleepiness somewhat, but not taken it away completely. I still get strong urges to nap, but they are more resistible. I sleep less at night, more like 7-9 hours than 8-10. The big problem is that Nuvigil appears to be triggering migraines for me. I have chronic migraine syndrome, and I usually get one per week, but for the first four days on Nuvigil, I got three migraines. I will have to discontinue it if this side effect doesn't stop."

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2011

Armodafinil for Depression "150 mg NuVigil does work somewhat for my depression, but the primary effects wear off after a few hours, and I feel more tired than usual. It is better than any SSRI, SNRI, MAOI, atypical, or tricyclic antidepressant that I have taken."

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2011

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "Since starting on Nuvigil, I have yet to take my afternoon nap. I take Nuvigil each afternoon around 12:30, which will last until 9 pm, right when I'm about to hit the bed. Works like magic. But I still need something to give me an extra boost. However, I feel 90% recovery. It also helps with concentration but not much. Does make you feel good."

• Pol...
• December 1, 2019

Armodafinil for Narcolepsy "My son has been taking this medication as he has fallen asleep behind the wheel and is tired all the time (narcolepsy). This medication is working for him, he has so much more energy and isn’t tired when he has it. If he doesn’t take it, he sleeps all afternoon."