Armodafinil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome User Reviews (Page 2)

• CFS...
• February 17, 2011

Armodafinil "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."

• Sco...
• October 2, 2010

Armodafinil "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."

• Moj...
• November 23, 2016

"I have had HIV/AIDS for over 30 years. Needless to say, chronic fatigue has always been one of my biggest obstacles. I found this drug through an interview done by Diane Sawyer a few years back (referred to as its original name Provigil). I started Nuvigil/Armodafinil 200 mg soon after. My world went from black and white to living color. I was even able to have a late afternoon lie down for 30 minutes to an hour and wake up feeling great again. No feelings of speediness or anxiety. At first, I started with the Armodafinil 200 mg but then went down to 150 mg because I did notice a slight tendency to be a bit more aggressive later in the day or early evening after a few months' use. After going down to 150 mg, it evened out and felt great."

• Les...
• November 20, 2011

Armodafinil "Have been taking Provigil for several years, after a head injury, to help with fatigue and focus. Lost my job, and no health insurance, so decided to try a 14-day free sample of Nuvigil while waiting for prescription assistance. Was taking 100 mg Provigil 1-2 times a day, and it helped a lot when I needed it (I went through phases of taking and then not taking it as needed). On Nuvigil, I was severely manic yesterday (2nd day at 150 mg) to the point where my friends were concerned about me. Felt jittery, and my friends said it looked like I was high. Felt a little like the couple of days when my doctor tried me on Adderall. I think I will wait until I get the Provigil approved."

• Xyz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2020

"I have been taking this drug for about 2 months without any significant improvement with my 'always feeling drowsy' as well as chronic fatigue syndrome. I started with 150 mg a day, and my dose has increased. Although it keeps me awake, it does not help much with my 'feeling of lethargy and fatigue.' I can suggest this medicine to those who only suffer from excessive drowsiness or daytime sleeping. Others may want to find different substitutes, e.g., methylphenidate. Note that I was prescribed armodafinil by a professional psychiatrist, and I do not advise or promote anyone to self-medicate based on my experience."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2011

Armodafinil "I have CFS/Fibromyalgia as a result of a TTP episode that almost killed me. Ever since the TTP episode, I have never been the same. I had to leave my job that I loved dearly. The Fibromyalgia has destroyed my quality of life as I knew it before my illness. I started seeing a Fibro specialist who worked with me and came up with the idea to try Provigil to increase my quality of life. That worked great, but the problem was the cost and insurance not being willing to cover it. So, we decided to try Nuvigil because it was half the cost of the Provigil (over $600 for 30 pills), Nuvigil I could get for about $311.00 for 30 250mg tablets, but insurance still won't cover it for my conditions. This gave me my life back to some degree."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2021

"I take 1/2 of a 250 mg tablet for several conditions that cause chronic fatigue. It helps so much with my fatigue, cognitive function, mood, and my pain levels! I have chronic pain and take pain medication, but I have noticed the armodafinil is helping by reducing overall pain! What a pleasant surprise! I've been on the armodafinil about 3 weeks now, so I will continue to watch. Excellent medication for me!"

• Jwo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2019

"Tried for massive fatigue related to MS and had high hopes. Unfortunately, it made me so dizzy I could hardly stand, gave me extreme diarrhea and nausea. I’m looking forward to the side effects going away and going back to my normal exhausted self."

• Nuv...
• November 13, 2009

Armodafinil "After being in the military many years, I have been through a lot. I have severe fatigue. I pushed myself in the past to the point of falling asleep while standing. Just pushing myself because it's not fun being fatigued and on the couch, sleeping tired, etc. I also deal with a lot of pain, blown disc: back, neck, and past surgeries on top of it all, and more. And that alone will wear on one's mind to fight it off. This is only my second day taking Nuvigil. So far, I have noticed more mental concentration and sensory perception: eyesight, hearing, smell, and taste. I am sure more is still to come. Right now, I cannot fully rate Nuvigil because of my short duration of taking this medicine. As of now, I am basically still fatigued physically."

• Iwa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2017

"Well, this is not the magic pill for me. I have been on Adderall and Provigil and have not been able to tolerate or like either. I had hoped Provigil would help since I have heard such good things about it helping people who suffer from fatigue. I had to snap the 200mg Provigil in half and only take it after eating a full meal in order to not shake and not have my muscles tense up and my chest feel tight. It was pretty much like caffeine. It woke my body up but not my mind. I still craved a nap and had brain fog. I told my doctor about this, and she suggested trying Nuvigil. I have been on it for two days, and it feels the same as Provigil. Maybe a little more tolerable, but no magic 'I feel incredible!' feeling. Boooooo."

• Anonymous
• April 27, 2011

"I have Sjögren's syndrome, which basically has the same symptoms as lupus. The fatigue was really bad, and I did not have a lot of quality time where I felt good. I have been taking some samples of Nuvigil, and it has been great! I actually can get through the day and have a little energy when I get home. I hope it continues to work! I had a headache a little the first couple of days, but no side effects since then."

• Awa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 15, 2022

"This medication is amazing. Within minutes of taking, I’ll realize I’m awake, ready to take care of business. I’ve always been able to sleep and eat while taking. I do become a chatterbox, but focused. I no longer have to use CPAP, and barely snore, allowing me good sleep. Highly recommend."

• pdw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2023

"Sinemet caused extreme fatigue and zombie-like state. Fell asleep during a conversation and driving. Prescribed armodafinil. Did not see any improvements at all. Dr. changed to Ritalin as my blood pressure was extremely low. That helped some but still very sleepy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2012

Armodafinil "I have lupus. Very beneficial for me. Made me functional again. I am extremely thankful for this medication."

• ckb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2015

"This medicine changed my life. I have chronic fatigue syndrome, and the fatigue was terrible. Now I don't sleep as much, and I am awake during the day for my kids. I highly recommend."

• bec...
• July 15, 2010

Armodafinil "I am a new user of Nuvigil 150 mg, so far, I have experienced more energy and fewer sleepy moments."