Armodafinil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2012

Armodafinil for Narcolepsy "I'm a 21-year-old college student. I was diagnosed with narcolepsy without cataplexy recently, even though it's been there basically my whole life. I'm currently on 250 mg Nuvigil in the morning, and he's going to add another medication soon to help my brain sleep at night since I have such anxiety levels and it affects my sleep. It has helped me stay awake in class, but I still can't focus. I really don't feel much difference. I still take naps a few times a day, and I feel like the medication wears off by around 2:00 PM, and then I'm falling asleep again. The side effects I'm feeling are daily migraines, extreme cotton mouth, and sometimes an upset stomach."

• Ste...
• March 28, 2013

Armodafinil for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "I have OSAH, and for the couple of years before this medicine, I couldn't drive more than 1 hour or focus at work. I would fall asleep regardless of the amount of sleep I got at night. My CPAP helped, but I still dozed off during the day. Since Nuvigil, things are better, but I still have some sleepiness if I have a rough week of less than 8 hours of sleep at night. Insurance pays most, but thank you to the manufacturer who helps cover a portion, or else it would be costly."

• Anonymous
• March 28, 2012

Armodafinil for Bipolar Disorder "I have bipolar disorder, and I've tried many medications before we found what worked without nasty side effects. I was put on risperidone and Celexa to treat it, which I still take. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and narcolepsy, which my doctor put me on Nuvigil. I did not know Nuvigil could be a treatment for treating bipolar until I read about it on this site. I feel very upbeat with the Nuvigil and not tired all the time, and I feel happy again. Even though I take other medicines for bipolar, I feel since I started the Nuvigil, I feel even better."

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2022

For Depression "After decades of trying many drugs (and combinations) for a rotating mix of panic disorder, anxiety, depression, CPTSD, ADHD, narcolepsy, PMDD... This unexpected drug has been a GAME CHANGER, 250 mg in the am. For the first time in my life (now in my 40s), I once again see life in color and want to participate. I have a routine, I can get up in the morning, fall asleep at night, be productive the entire day, stay organized and on top of things - without any effort. Mood is the most stable it has ever been - not even getting PMS/PMDD. I take this with Bupropion. Given the panic and anxiety issues these drugs are known to induce, we had always steered clear of them but ran out of options. They paradoxically make me much calmer and greatly reduce anxiety. Note: It's also significantly better than modafinil, which I took for years (this more consistent and smooth)."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2011

Armodafinil for Bipolar Disorder "Nuvigil is a great medication. I have bipolar disorder mixed state. I was often drowsy before taking Nuvigil. The first few days of taking 250 mg of Nuvigil, I felt better than ever. I was working out at the gym for an hour. Before taking the medication, I couldn't even run. Depression sucked the life out of me. One of the bad side effects of Nuvigil is it induces mania/hypomania. I became hypomanic until my mood would drop down to depression, and I had to take a mood stabilizer in order to normalize my mood."

• poo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 27, 2024

Armodafinil "Can make you jittery, especially after the first dose. It has a long half-life, so remembering to take it at least 14 hours before bed, if I hope to sleep, is a must. If you do end up missing a good night of sleep, your morning dose will make you forget you didn't sleep. However, you won't have that extra pep this medicine provides after a full night's sleep. One thing I found most helpful with preventing anxiety/jitters is taking 10-20 grams of the powder form of the amino acid L-Tyrosine. (Helpful hint: no capsule supplement on the market has enough L-Tyrosine, so buy powder, it's cheap! 10-20 grams is the dose that was successful in U.S. military studies.) I'm not trying to sell anything, I just wish someone had told me about this supplement and medicine stack earlier in life because it eliminated any anxiety and increased the effectiveness of my medicine. (Only my experience, though studies correlate to my experience.)"

• Anonymous
• February 4, 2011

Armodafinil for Bipolar Disorder "Third day on this medicine, it's crazy how things are going. I used to wake up, and an hour later, be exhausted. Barely make it through 2 hours of college and go home and sleep 5 hours until work and sleep right after work. The past couple of days, I've been able to stay awake through a movie, stay up for my favorite TV show, do homework and laundry after school, be more attentive at my job, and I don't feel like I'm on speed."

• Spr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 30, 2022

For Depression "I have been on Lexapro for 20 years. I was tired, still depressed, and having negative thoughts. My Dr. first prescribed Provigil, later changing it to Nuvigil. There was immediate relief. I don’t understand why it has not been approved for depression."

• jay...
• April 27, 2016

Armodafinil for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "Prescribed to help with feeling exhausted due to suspected sleep apnea. Having a sleep test later this month. In the meantime, the doctor felt Nuvigil may be of benefit. The drug had me bouncing off the walls for the first couple of days, but I did feel better - alert and with more energy than I'd had in quite some time. I was very pleased, but then, disappointingly, after day four of being on the drug, I began to experience difficulty swallowing and my lips became numb. My throat then began to close, and I was having difficulty breathing. My wife rushed me to the emergency room, where I eventually passed out. I was pumped full of Benadryl and Prednisone until my breathing began to return to normal. I felt the drug was working until the reaction."

• Syt...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 22, 2017

Armodafinil for Narcolepsy "It was effective, but it made my hair fall out. When I told the doctor, his response was, 'That's not a side effect.' I did my own research - it IS a side effect. It is a serious side effect that the doctors don't tell you about. I switched doctors and medication."

• N3r...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 28, 2017

Armodafinil for Narcolepsy "I have been taking Nuvigil since 2012. Started on Provigil, built a tolerance against it in 2 months. I take 250 mg a day, but I split the pill and take each half at specific times, usually between 6-9 am, the other at 3 pm to 6 pm (depends when I took the first one). Seems to help me stay awake a little more that way. It lasts for about 1-2 hours on me with each half."

• CDa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2020

For ADHD "First trial of this armodafinil was amazing - by far the most effective option for my ADHD. It made me feel alert, focused, and content without jitters, anxiety, appetite loss, increased heart rate, or the other side effects common with stimulant-based meds like Ritalin. I regularly take short breaks from meds, so when I started this again, I had pretty bad anxiety and didn’t experience the calmness or focus that I had before, which was a real surprise. The main downside with armodafinil, besides the inconsistent experience, was that it consistently made me sweat more than usual, and it’s super expensive here in Australia. I’m sure I’ll try this again, but for now, I’m happier on modafinil."

• Tec...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 25, 2017

For Drowsiness "I've taken 250 mg Nuvigil for years. The product gave me my life back. I can't express how significant it was finding a medication that could wake up my brain and allow me to function. August 2016, Mylan released the first generic version. My insurance company immediately quit covering branded Nuvigil. Week one - I realized it was 50% effective at keeping me awake, followed by increasing anxiety, insomnia, inability to complete complex tasks, memory issues due to mental fog. Dr. compensated - adding medications for the side effects. Three weeks ago, given a trial of branded Nuvigil - the difference is amazing. No anxiety, no insomnia, accomplishing more at work in a week than I have in two months."

• Lif...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 21, 2017

For Depression "I take Seroquel XR, it helps with the depression but makes me tired. I am taking 250 mg Nuvigil to give me a bit of energy. It seems to take two hours to really hit, then I get a rush of anxiety. That lasts for about ninety minutes. It smooths out about three and a half hours in. Then, at five hours, there is a drop-off. I get lethargic and a bit down for an hour or so, then the evening is largely the best period. It does seem to help, but it also hurts. I don't know. I never do."

• lau...
• September 10, 2010

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I have chronic fatigue with my MS. I tried Provigil several months ago, but it gave me a severe headache, and I felt spaced out. Tried Nuvigil just today and felt jittery in the early part of the day and a bit light-headed, but I think I'll stick with it and see if I get the benefits others describe. I didn't take a nap as usual today, and I hope to feel more focused and energetic with my job soon."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 14, 2012

Armodafinil for Narcolepsy "I have taken 250 mg daily of Nuvigil for two years now. Without/before it, I couldn't think straight, I dropped stuff, couldn't perform the simplest daily functions. Nuvigil has given me my life back! I couldn't drive for a year, I can now. My narcolepsy is pretty bad, and if I miss one day of the Nuvigil, I can't function. By the afternoon, I can't stay awake or hold on to anything. The other medicine I was on didn't even compare to Nuvigil!"

• Anonymous
• July 2, 2011

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I have been on Temodar 315 mg for 5 days, a maximum dose of Avastin every other week for 8 months, and will continue for 4 more months before going on just Avastin. I had a cancerous brain tumor removed, then radiation. All of these treatments cause 'profound fatigue,' yet no relief for this is covered by insurance. Physically, I can function fine except for the fatigue. My condition is not really curable at this point in time, but I want to at least be able to do something with the time I have left, even if it's nothing more than taking a walk with my wife. 150 mg daily of Nuvigil has allowed me to do this. Medicare nor my supplement cover it. Ritalin shot my blood pressure up to 200/100 and a trip to the ER."

• Ano...
• February 16, 2013

Armodafinil for Bipolar Disorder "I just recently started being treated for bipolar. And also just started taking Nuvigil, it has helped me so much. I don't just want to sleep, it has made me feel better (normal). I am kind of grateful that my doctor started treating me!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 20, 2015

Armodafinil for Shift Work Sleep Disorder "Taking Nuvigil about 8 years for hypersomnia and SWD. It has greatly improved my quality of life. I was experiencing the insomnia that could result from this medicine, but once I found out the best time in my schedule to take it, insomnia is rarely an issue. I am grateful my doctor talked me into taking this medication so long ago."

• KK-...
• May 7, 2011

Armodafinil for ADHD "I've tried them all-Adderall, Ritalin, Focalin, etc. Nuvigil is somewhat effective, but I find I can only use it when I'm working alone. Too much people interaction is tough. It lasts so long, which can be good, but sometimes not. Even if I take it at 5:30 a.m., I feel like I can't drink even a 1/2 glass of wine in the evening. Also, sometimes I feel very dizzy in the afternoon when I'm on the drug. I'm only taking 40 mg."

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 21, 2021

For Depression "I've been prescribed virtually every type of antidepressant class for major depressive disorder, from the standard SSRIs and SNRIs, along with other classes of antidepressants including Remeron, Trintellix, and Nortriptyline. The SSRIs and SNRIs caused intolerable side effects, including severe panic attacks, suicidal ideation, and the other classes simply had no effect whatsoever. I've tried them all, and nothing worked for me. Even though Nuvigil was not initially made for my major depression, severe lack of focus, and fatigue issues, it helped with every single one of my stated mental health issues almost immediately. Started with 150 mg and increased to 250 mg after 2 months."

• Anonymous
• January 16, 2010

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I never have side effects from medicines, so I foolishly took Nuvigil without reading the literature. Couldn't figure out where the headaches, fever, and general feeling of 'being sick' came from. Palpitations, the tingling in extremities, feeling as though my mind was always two steps ahead of my reactions... just too much. I feel fortunate nothing worse happened."

• CFS...
• February 17, 2011

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "My nervous system is extremely sensitive to this medicine. However, I take a fourth of a 150 mg tablet every 5 hrs or so. This keeps my nervous system in check and my POTS symptoms subside. Sometimes it gives me cold hands and feet and anxiety, however, it is worth that compared to the brain fog with POTS."

• bos...
• August 10, 2009

Armodafinil for Drowsiness "I have used Provigil for about 6 years for daytime sleepiness/fatigue. About 2 weeks ago, I began taking Nuvigil instead. The effect is definitely longer-lasting by several hours, and initially, it seemed more potent yet 'cleaner' in terms of side effects than Provigil. However, more recently, when I've taken it after a night of poor sleep, I've had to increase the dose, and I get a lot of tension headaches, as with Provigil. 150 mg lasted all day at first, now I've had to take a little more. Still, I'd rate it an improvement over Provigil - how much so, time will tell."

• Sco...
• October 2, 2010

Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "Wow, since taking Nuvigil, I am able to task busily all day without an afternoon nap and general fatigue. It also has increased my adult cardio activity beautifully (if you know what I mean). I was a little jittery the first day and waited a week for a second try. Now, 4 days into it and awesome. Hope it stays working like this."