Provigil for Narcolepsy User Reviews (Page 4)
Reviews for Provigil
- Agl...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 15, 2018
"Did not keep me from falling asleep at work at all."
- Anonymous
- October 30, 2008
"Only side effect for Provigil was a headache for the first week. Much more effective medication, better results and fewer side effects."
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- Bil...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 7, 2017
"Awake... Euphoria!"
- Anonymous
- October 9, 2012
"I was good the first two days on this medicine, but on the third day, I got lots of itching and skin sensitivity. I was hoping this would work for me, but it did not."
- sco...
- November 6, 2009
"It helps with my narcolepsy, but isn't strong enough. I can still fall asleep almost anytime."
- Anonymous
- July 17, 2009
"Pros: Works well in keeping me alert, no significant downer when the drug wears off, can be used on an as-needed basis. Cons: EXPENSIVE!"
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- Byr...
- February 26, 2020
"Taken Provigil for about 5 or more years, and it is not effective anymore."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 3, 2017
"I have pretty severe narcolepsy and cataplexy, this didn't do much of anything for me."
- laz...
- May 1, 2009
"I have been taking Provigil for 1 year now. I take 200 mg 3 x daily. It has helped me more than any other drug I have been prescribed, however, I do get headaches and find myself dehydrated."
- Yac...
- December 12, 2011
"I agree, fantastic awareness, however, downside: I became obsessive, mood swings, and suicidal feelings. Now I have been offered Ritalin. Hope this works without side effects."
- Sea...
- December 29, 2016
"Mine is covered by Medicare Part D through BC/BS RX Prem for $2.00 for 60 pills. Fair results."
- Wat...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 20, 2020
"Provigil was horrible for me, it did not work. I am now on Concerta for over two years and am not planning to move away from it."
- Anonymous
- August 16, 2009
"Provigil made me lose my appetite at first. I lost about 20 pounds. The energy was great for a few months, but it lost its effectiveness. It only took me four months to reach the maximum dose."
- Anonymous
- March 6, 2009
"Works like a miracle, but have nausea."
- Anonymous
- May 27, 2009
"Great medicine. I just wish it wasn't so expensive."
- von...
- June 4, 2009
"Not effective for me. I took the 200 mg once a day for 2 weeks. Did not have any reactions, good or bad. Just no effect at all."
- Anonymous
- February 14, 2011
"I took this medicine for a month, and it didn't work for me at all."
- Anonymous
- May 1, 2008
"Works great. Too expensive."
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