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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- 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."
- Bil...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 7, 2017
"Awake... Euphoria!"
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- November 6, 2009
"It helps with my narcolepsy, but isn't strong enough. I can still fall asleep almost anytime."
- Byr...
- February 26, 2020
"Taken Provigil for about 5 or more years, and it is not effective anymore."
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- 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!"
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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
- 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."
See also:
Adderall
Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) is used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD. Includes side ...
Concerta
Concerta is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity ...
Xywav
Xywav is used for the treatment of cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients ...
Ritalin
Ritalin (methylphenidate) is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and narcolepsy ...
Sunosi
Sunosi (solriamfetol) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of excessive sleepiness in ...
Armodafinil
Armodafinil may be used to improve wakefulness in adults who are very sleepy due to narcolepsy ...
Amphetamine
Amphetamine is a stimulant and is used to trat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder. Includes ...
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine is used for ADHD, fatigue, narcolepsy
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