Modafinil for Fatigue User Reviews (Page 2)

• Mog...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2020

"From the 1st tablet of modafinil, I felt a difference. I was about to work all night, I was feeling fatigue, sleepy. Always when I work nights, I struggle against fatigue and sleep. This night, after taking modafinil, everything changed. No fatigue, no sleepiness, I feel super active. WOW."

• Bjc...
• January 24, 2016

"Life back. Fatigue, fibro, myofascial pain, and no REM sleep. I was only out of bed on the average of 6 hours per day. Stomach pain and nausea bad 2 weeks at 200 mg, so cut in half. At 100 mg after 10 days, can tolerate. Speech is not as fast as on 200 mg and not quite as active, but up most all of the day. Tired at night, but still takes a while to get to sleep. So happy to feel almost normal again!"

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2015

"I'm a 27-year-old male and work 80-90 hours/week. I found that I crash after 3-5 hours if I don't prepare my body with proper nutrients before taking a 100 mg dose. Eating a solid meal before and healthy snacking during has given me great results. Wakefulness, alert, no jitters, and no crash. I also have at least 2 cups of coffee throughout the day to keep it consistent. Positive results if you use it correctly."

• Ser...
• July 26, 2017

"I have severe fatigue, and I tried this after using Adderall for many years, and it doesn't work. I was expecting a huge improvement from the reviews, but I was beyond disappointed. I think the people that only benefit from this drug are the types who fall for the placebo effect. It actually makes me more tired when I take it, and I have no improvement with cognitive function whatsoever. Don't waste your money or your time on this drug."

• bet...
• February 11, 2014

"My psychiatrist put me on Provigil for constant fatigue and sleepiness. The antidepressant I was taking didn't give me more energy as expected. Provigil works wonderfully for me: without it, I am a lazy, sleepy, cranky mess, and I only want to stay in bed and sleep all day. Without it, I need to take multiple naps each day. But with Provigil, I can go through the day without napping, and I'm able to drive, work, and go through each day without constant sleepiness. I haven't felt any side effects significant enough to notice. The drug works very well for me, but I am now having issues with insurance coverage. My monthly dosage could cost more than $1,000. Provigil is effective but extremely expensive."

• JoJ...
• December 17, 2017

"Overall, not good. Worked great at giving me focus, but took my appetite away, and effects wore off after 5-6 hours when a headache kicked in. After about twenty uses, it made me come out in an itchy red rash in exactly the same places on face and neck, but worse each time. Threw them away after 3 episodes of this."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

"There are 4 or 6 hours of jitters, then after that it loses any sort of effectiveness, and I feel like I'm ready to go to sleep. Armodafinil, which is a stronger version of that at 150 mgs, works better."

• Ale...
• February 20, 2012

"I've been taking Provigil (200 mg) a day now for about a year. My neurologist prescribed it for my MS fatigue. At first, I felt like I was having a 'party in my head,' but that only lasted for a week or so. I also got a slight headache during this time. Nothing huge that a normal dose of Advil wouldn't solve. That doesn't happen anymore, though. I definitely have to take it early in the morning or I will be up too late (2-3 AM). I find that I am much more focused on whatever task I need to do, including driving. When my husband and I go on a road trip, I seem to be the one who will NOT get sleepy and 'entranced' by long miles in the dark. Definitely, do not have any alcohol with this medicine, even 1 or 2 drinks = unfun!"

• Loc...
• February 27, 2015

"A brutal accident left me in a drug-induced coma and on a respirator with a month-long hospital stay. Figured I was back to relative normality. Fatigue was an issue, as was memory loss, attention span, and nightmares. Diagnosed with PTSD, but I knew it wasn't. After 22 months of hell, I was circling the drain and either got help or was 'opting out.' Checked into a neuro ward and they ran a battery of tests on me over 2 weeks. Undiagnosed concussion from the accident. Gave me an SSRI (off now), but nothing fixed the fatigue or constant feeling of hangover/lack of focus. Gave me modafinil and although I had small headaches daily (gone now), the energy/clarity it gave me was unreal. Short/med memory is still shot, but I have my life back."

• Use...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 26, 2022

"Helped me for my daily somnolence, concentration, social isolation, and depressed mood. The side effects I noticed were appetite loss and back pain. The bad thing is that I started to develop tolerance because I abused it, when it started to go off, I felt the need to take another, so I don’t recommend it for people with substance abuse. I began with 100 mg, and now I have to take 400 mg in order to feel awake, and sometimes it still doesn’t work. Please take the dose your doctor indicated you. Now I’m on a break in order to feel the same effect as I began, and I feel totally useless. So be careful."

• Jud...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 6, 2021

"I’ve taken Provigil/Modafinil for over 20 years now for severe MS excessive daytime fatigue. Started on 50 mgs, went up to 100 mgs, and now I’ve been on 400 mg a day (200 mg in the AM, 200 mg in the afternoon), no side effects ever. The first *maybe* 5 years or a bit more were great! Now, I can sleep after taking it. I take a break each month for a week, sometimes two weeks, but when I start back up again, still just as fatigued. I tried switching to Ritalin and the other med prescribed for MS fatigue (off-label). Ritalin made me narcoleptic, for real, I’d fall sound asleep without knowing it, and the other did nothing, so I’m back on Modafinil. I wish it worked like it used to. Hoping they approve Sunosi for off-label use soon!"

• DrW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2013

"My medications for depression worked fairly well but did not relieve the chronic fatigue, aches, and brain fog. Provigil has been a life changer for me. I feel alert, can concentrate, and have plenty of energy. I don't take it every day as I find it becomes less effective over time, so I take it 'as needed.' I've experienced no side effects at all - even fewer jitters than caffeine. The cost can be prohibitive, and my insurance company just dropped it from their formulary, so I have to depend on samples from my psychiatrist."

• Rig...
• June 21, 2015

"I was prescribed Provigil due to fatigue from MS. This drug is a lifesaver for me, without it, I would not have the energy to do anything. It is expensive and not covered under insurance, so my doctor has gone through the office and given me every sample available. I am so grateful to him."

• no ...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 26, 2023

"I've been taking this med for over 15 years. I think it was prescribed for excessive daytime sleepiness, but I was never given a diagnosis. It never worked. Family insists that it makes me feel great. It doesn't. I could take it (200 mg) and go back to sleep. Not taking it only feels slightly worse."

• Gra...
• October 7, 2013

"I have used this medicine on an as-needed basis for two years or so, and it has had a remarkable effect on my ability to function normally and beyond, using 100 mg, sometimes twice a day if I need to keep going into the next day."

• Man...
• May 3, 2016

"Well, first of all, this drug helps you keep awake for long hours. You can keep focused longer, but not a big deal. The bad thing is that it made me want to cry all the time. I got very sensitive, I felt like crying even watching the news. It turns me in a bad mood as well."

• sam...
• August 10, 2015

"I suffer from daytime sleepiness, so I tried Modafinil. I could feel a mental energy, maybe a slight mood increase, but absolutely no relief for my physical fatigue. I gave it a 4 because it has some benefits, just not the benefit I needed. It's a mental drug, not a physical drug."

• kur...
• September 14, 2016

"I find modafinil more effective than caffeine, although the initial effects seemed to wear off after about 8 hours or so. There are definitely fewer side effects than with other prescription stimulants, such as phentermine or Ritalin. Being in a creative field, I’d personally recommend Modalert 200 to people who have trouble brainstorming and have to work on complex projects. I’ve been regularly ordering mine online, and my experience has been pretty good."

• Fas...
• November 18, 2016

"I was prescribed modafinil to address the extreme fatigue associated with abrupt cessation of crystal methamphetamine. By no means is this a miracle cure, but it will keep you awake. It will not give you energy, like amphetamines. It will not produce euphoria. At higher doses, I'm taking 400 mg b.i.d. as needed, since my 2000 mg dose of meth per day ceased. At that high a dose, I feel a bit jittery, more of a caffeine-like effect for the first hour. Duration for me is about 5 hours with an almost immediate crash. The best thing is, if you are determined to quit meth, this is a helpful tool. Especially for those that don't have time to detox in a clinical setting. Addition of the dopamine precursor supplement L-Arginine will help mood."

• Let...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 28, 2022

"I was diagnosed with Sjögren's and suffer from fatigue and memory loss. I noticed the memory loss specifically when I went back to school for my B.S. at the age of 35. No retention! I drink tons of coffee to stay awake and alert, but it gets old, even as much as I love coffee. When I take Modafinil, I don't even have the desire for coffee! I often fall into circular thinking and never get anything done. When I take Modafinil, I take action as soon as a thought enters my head. My memory, clarity, and energy levels are awesome, but I do not get twitchy like amphetamines make me. I can sleep when I am on Modafinil (but who wants to waste it?). It's a new world for me! Problems: I take 100 mg tablets and usually only take 1/2 pill; too much can make me emotionally wiggy. I also don't take it every day. It is too expensive and I don't have insurance. Also, I don't want to desensitize to the effects. DRINK LOTS OF WATER, especially if you have Sjögren's and you are already dry!"

• jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2024

"I was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I have been having severe bouts of fatigue where I can't keep my eyes open. This medication has helped so much. I take it first thing in the morning and I'm good for the day. I don't get edgy or nervous. I don't have any issues sleeping at night either. It really has been a game changer for me."

• Joh...
• September 14, 2016

"It was instrumental in helping me to focus on my studies and finish my assignments in record time, which opened up time for me to start the startup that is blossoming now. Now I use modafinil to stave off fatigue from jet lag, as I now travel to Europe often for various conferences, investor meetings, and vacation. Not only are my awake hours more efficient and effective, which helps my personal and health as well, but also they last longer."

• Let...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 13, 2022

"I have always had poor sleep, depression, fatigue, poor focus, and poor memory. IE the big sad brain fog. I exercise for 2 hours 4-5 times a week, watch my diet, and have very good sleep hygiene. 44 y/o male on TRT and immunosuppressants for colitis. I'm a software engineer and work with intelligent, focused people and work on projects that require high focus and logical problem-solving. I take 25mg (1 quarter 100mg pill) of modafinil about 6 times a month when I'm behind or stuck on a project. And when I do, I have a PERFECT day. I have the energy to do everything I need to do, no brain fog, great focus, and memory retention. Modafinil days are when I finally do the dishes and make it to the market. For me, it's a wonder drug, not that it gives me superpowers, but it alleviates the symptoms that have taken away my superpowers. Like, how amazing would it be if everything holding you back was gone for a day? Tip: Take it with a FULL glass of water."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2024

"Recently started taking this at 100mg, and it works okay. Started to regulate my sleep as someone with a Circadian Rhythm Disorder. After 9 days, I ended up still falling asleep in the day affecting my sleep pattern. Side effects for me: Loss of appetite (great!) and oddly, I feel really cold and decreased thirst (all I can deal with). Some slight ability to focus more, but not enough to boast about. Doctor wants to increase dose. Not covered, and it's a bit pricey."

• Bra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2023

"I was very hopeful about this medication and really thought it would help, but it didn’t do anything for me. The reason why I am not giving it 1 star is because I didn’t get any side effects either. Just a sugar pill to me."