Modafinil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 7, 2019

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I started using it about a year ago for excessive fatigue from multiple sclerosis or from the MS drug I'd changed to a year back. At first, I started with 50 mg modafinil. At that time, I had to go to a neurological appointment. I had multiple panic attacks while going to the appointment. I even took Xanax, which didn't even help. It's like the modafinil overrode the Xanax effects. Modafinil didn't wear off for hours. I'd already struggled with anxiety from neuro issues, so this was so frustrating for me. Since then, I'll take 25 mg occasionally. Make sure you start low and also take very early or you'll have insomnia. This drug has a very long half-life. Wish it helped me more, but the side effects for me aren't great."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2016

For ADHD "I am a former cocaine addict who has struggled with low mood and cravings long after I stopped using. My psychiatrist said cocaine increases dopamine and now I was suffering from not enough of it. He said Provigil can increase dopamine without the dangerous effects of cocaine. I take 200mg twice a day and I feel the best I've felt in ages."

• Ira...
• June 9, 2016

Modafinil for Narcolepsy "I have taken Provigil years ago with no significant improvement. I went through the last 20 years being prescribed Xyrem, Cylert, Adderall, Ritalin, and recently Provigil along with Ritalin. None of these drugs provide wakefulness that lasts more than 3-4 hours. I can take the combination of Provigil and Ritalin at 9 am and fall back to sleep at 9:30 am. I take my medication on an empty stomach, but the wakefulness is almost nonexistent. I want to volunteer to be a case study because I believe I am a rare individual with narcolepsy. I want to find out if there is an underlying problem because I hear of people getting addicted to these drugs and they barely have an effect on me. I want to live a normal life and not be sleepy all day, every day."

• CKL...
• June 14, 2019

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "My experience with Modafinil was tough. I have been struggling with daily fatigue for a while now, and my psychiatrist prescribed me it to help me wake up. It has in fact helped me with that, and I feel like I can mostly go through each day without crashing or feeling like a dead fish. However, I have a severe anxiety disorder, and my psychiatrist had been cautious of prescribing me a stimulant in case it increased said anxiety. Unfortunately, that’s what Modafinil did to me. It increased my heart rate and gave me overall physical anxiety, which seems impossible to get rid of once it attacks me. This in turn causes mental anxiety. The energy Modafinil gave me ultimately was not worth this anxious increase. Also, since the drug is a controlled substance, I couldn’t get a refill anyway, and it just wasn’t worth it. I would say that each person is different, and while anxiety is a common side effect, it doesn’t have to be a sole feature. It did give me energy, and that was a big plus."

• Not...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 3, 2015

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I was diagnosed with CFS 18 years ago. When it gets really bad, I have major cognitive problems, memory loss, confusion and my speech even becomes more simple (small words less educated). I've been on modafinil (Provigil) for over 6 years. I had to slightly increase my dose about 3 years ago. I can hold a job and function well, provided I don't overdo it. My brain just 'clicks' better again, closer to normal. A slight side effect of nausea, similar to morning sickness, for about 3 hours after taking it is well worth the benefit."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2017

For Depression "I am currently taking Venlafaxine 225, Risperidone 0.50, and Buspirone 7.5 for OCD, depression, and social anxiety disorder. After experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, my doctor prescribed Modafinil 300. Not only has it cured any notion of sleepiness during the day, but it has augmented my other medications two-fold! I don't know what it would or would not do as a monotherapy, but it has helped tremendously, and I am now asymptomatic. Additionally, it has increased my cognitive function - directly or indirectly - such that I scored 12 points higher than before on a standardized IQ test. I am now a member of Mensa. These are anecdotal, subjective observations to be sure, but I am convinced of its efficacy for multiple issues."

• USA...
• October 30, 2019

For Fatigue "Since my hospitalization with lung nodules in 2016, I have been totally devoid of energy. Recently, it has gotten worse. I spend most of the day in my recliner. My PCP prescribed modafinil, and I took my first tablet this morning. The walk I took this evening approached power walking! It is now 10 PM, and I am sitting here feeling as alert as I did when I first woke up this morning. In my particular case, it has been nothing short of amazing. “Viagra for the brain” is how one article I read referred to modafinil. It has energized both brain and body. I couldn’t be happier! It’s a very expensive drug, so remember to use vouchers, etc., and shop around. I cannot recommend it highly enough!"

• Mod...
• February 19, 2013

For Depression "I selected 'depression' but this medicine has been beneficial for fatigue and hypersomnia as well. Started using this medicine in 2006! Yes, and I have tried almost everything else for depression, and I cannot say the side effects or results from so-called approved depression medications were ever worth the horror they delivered. So, yes, I would recommend this for depression in the form of modafinil."

• Imp...
• March 25, 2016

For Depression "After suffering from severe depression and PTSD and having been prescribed Luvox, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Zoloft, and combinations for over 20 years, I read about Modafinil being used off-label. The only antidepressant that had helped previously was Zoloft. After several years, it lost its effectiveness from when I first began taking it. In the meantime, I became permanently disabled due to MANY physical conditions along with my mental conditions. My doctor added Modafinil to my daily regimen of medications. I can think more clearly and don't lose my train of thought, nor become distracted as often before taking Modafinil. It has been a blessing for me, and I have not experienced any ill side effects."

• Ash...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 6, 2017

For Depression "I highly rate this medicine. It's not an antidepressant, but with depression comes a lot of sleepiness, which this is great for. Also, the antidepressants often cause sleepiness. Modafinil does what it says it does. It keeps you awake and alert and combats antidepressant-induced fatigue and tiredness. I'd question if it makes you 'smarter.' For me (83 kg, male, 27 years old) at 100 mg, it is a mild keep-me-awake. At 150 mg, it's perfect. At 200 mg, it's stimulating, alerting, and induces mild hypomania (which is okay, but I feel slightly too 'buzzed' at 200 mg). No bothersome side effects experienced, other than mild hypomania, which is sometimes pleasant and not too alarming. NOTE - I am prone to anxiety, but this did not increase anxiety levels for me. Do not take 8 hours before planning on sleeping."

• Anonymous
• January 29, 2009

Modafinil for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "I have sleep apnea and use CPAP, but unfortunately, the CPAP doesn't completely resolve the exhaustion. I take 200mg Provigil once a day, and it has given me my life back. I was in danger of losing my job because the exhaustion caused me not to be able to focus or produce. Once on the Provigil, my boss says he has been blown away by my performance. No side effects whatsoever."

• sjo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 26, 2023

For Depression "I was severely depressed and fatigued when I began to take Modafinil in 2000. It really helped turn my life around! I'm a recovering alcoholic with 26 years of sobriety. My first 3-1/2 years sober, I felt much better from not drinking, but I had this lingering depression and fatigue I couldn't shake. Modafinil made a difference right away - the first day! I've been able to have a successful career and the energy to do many things, to enjoy life! I break the 200 mg tabs in half and take them at 6:30, 8:30, and 11:30. I'm 72 now."

• Not...
• February 21, 2016

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I had to work part-time because I was so tired. Eventually, I had to stop altogether. Now I buy modafinil, and my life has changed. I am a cab driver, able to do airport runs, thinking clearly, and never tired. I don't take it every day, just 100mg or half a tab before driving. I can do all my paperwork now and am enjoying life."

• cme...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2016

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I have had a horrible CFIDS relapse that we think occurred due to a CMV infection. I could barely function at work due to fatigue and brain fog. The doctor finally agreed to prescribe modafinil 100 mg in the morning and 100 mg midday. I feel so much better, but the insurance did not want to cover it. We battled for a week and finally got approval. This medication has worked wonders for me."

• wde...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 22, 2016

For ADHD "I'm a 28-year-old male, with a former drug addiction (mainly GHB), ADHD, and anxiety/depression-related symptoms, and I am treated with Zoloft 100 mg, baclofen 70 mg, modafinil 400 mg daily, and clonazepam 2-4 mg when needed. Modafinil helps me to concentrate and focus without the side effects I've experienced with dexamphetamine, dexmethylphenidate, and Ritalin® (methylphenidate). It also helps me with drowsiness and fatigue caused by baclofen. Although I am a former drug addict, I don't experience any addiction or dependence problems with modafinil. I'm from the Netherlands, where my insurance covers the above medications fully."

• Ema...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2020

For Fatigue "This medication, modafinil, was awful. I was prescribed 100 mg to take daily for chronic fatigue syndrome. Here's what happened: I felt like my brain completely shut off. ADD to the max... unable to focus, lingering headache turned full-blown migraine, apathetic. If anything, I felt more exhausted; it messed with my vision and created so much pressure behind my eyes that I had a hard time focusing in on anything. It made my brain feel silent... all thoughts were muted, like I was only a hollow vessel. This is not me; my brain normally works a million miles per hour. I can multitask, I can focus... I'm just exhausted, and that's why this was prescribed. I would not recommend this medication. I wish it would've helped."

• Fro...
• July 27, 2015

Modafinil for Narcolepsy "I have taken Provigil for 5 years now (since I was 16) 400 mg a day, as the lower dosage was ineffective. It has been a godsend. I really struggled through school, and while it didn't help me get top grades, it did wonders for keeping me awake during lessons. I'm awake for around 15 hours a day, with a 2-hour nap in the afternoon and 7 hours sleep at night. The best part is being able to have a sleep pattern, something which beforehand, I could never experience. Without this drug, I could never get anything done."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2013

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I started taking 200 mg of Modafinil a couple of weeks ago for debilitating chronic fatigue. It has definitely had a positive effect, although a subtle one. I am more awake, better able to focus, and it is easier to overcome the inertia required to start something. I haven't suddenly become energetic or highly productive like others, but there is a subtle difference. Unfortunately, it has seriously impacted my sleep. My brain stays awake most of the night even though my body is exhausted. Additionally, it gives me a pressure headache behind my eyes, and overall just makes me feel a little strange."

• awa...
• January 23, 2013

Modafinil for Narcolepsy "I've had delayed sleep phase syndrome, mood disorder, and ADHD all my life, due to a brain injury at birth and a family pattern of delayed sleep phase syndrome. I managed a successful professional career, but with great difficulty and struggles with different medications. I way overused caffeine, with mixed results and side effects. Provigil has been wonderful, and I wish it had been available when I was a child, in school, and working. I feel normal, alert, and not constantly fighting sleepiness, inattention, and depression. I can't help wondering how much better I might have done with this medicine. It is helping me with my second career as an artist."

• 28w...
• September 9, 2014

Modafinil for Narcolepsy "I am a former college football player who has had narcolepsy for years. I have been on Provigil for over a year now. I started with the lowest dose possible and after 3-6 months am now on the highest dose possible. The medicine has little side effects for me, which is great, except it curbs my appetite a bit. But I find my body has become immune to the medicine as the impact becomes less and less. I take 4 pills a day, and even though I am not falling asleep as much and wasting the day away, I still have no energy. When I am sitting there awake, I'm just useless. I don't want to go on an amphetamine, but this medicine just isn't working too well for me."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2010

Modafinil for Depression "Provigil has been a HUGE help for me. I take nortriptyline for my depression. It works better than anything else I've tried, but it makes it impossible for me to get up in the morning. When my alarm goes off at 7 am, I feel like I'm being tortured. I take half a tablet of Provigil at bedtime (11 pm). It doesn't keep me from falling asleep, but it does help me wake up alert at 7 am. Without it, I'll sleep until at least 11:30 am. This may be an off-label use, but it makes it possible for me to take my antidepressant AND get to school/work on time."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2018

For ADHD "Wow is all I can say. I asked my doctor about Modafinil for my excessive daytime sleepiness and hypersomnia. She mentioned it also might be helpful for my ADHD. I am also prescribed Adzenys (amphetamine), which is great for the cognitive and emotional dysregulation aspects of ADHD, but Modafinil handles other symptoms: overwhelmed mood that results in low energy, anxiety around task initiation, and of course excessive daytime sleepiness. This should be approved for ADHD. And no crash when it wears off!"

• deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2012

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I am currently taking 60mg of Cymbalta, 3mg Xanax XR, and three weeks ago added 100 mg of modafinil. Before the modafinil, I would wake in the morning feeling so physically exhausted it led me to tears. My brain fog was a mess, my thinking was disorganized. The modafinil has been a miracle for me and thus far no side effects. Although, I find it does not last the full ten to twelve hours as suggested. I am really clear and functioning well for five to six. Hey, I will take the five to six over having the alternative. Have an appointment with the doctor next week to follow up. This is the first time since my diagnosis (12 years ago) that I actually feel hopeful. My prayers go out to all of you who suffer with this complex syndrome."

• let...
• March 11, 2008

Modafinil for Narcolepsy "I experienced much greater effects from Provigil on initial exposure than I have during regular, ongoing treatment. Had the initial effects (perfect alertness without excessive excitability) continued, it would merit a rating of 10. However, I still find it indispensable and would be hard-pressed to give up that particular prescription."

• Gir...
• August 9, 2019

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I took this 6 years ago when I went back to school. Worked great! Went back on a month ago, and I am more tired now than when I went on it and can’t get anything done. Stuck in zombie mode! 200 mg split into half morning, half afternoon. Drinking tons of water to try to flush it out so I can drive home from work :("