- Just prescribed provigil 28th February 2008
... does this mean that I have ADD given my reaction to provigil ?
Actually, no, it doesn't necessarily mean that...
- Adderall and Zoloft 20th November 2007
... my system for about 6 weeks, is going to put me on Provigil .
Zoloft is one of the "weight neutral" meds....
- Alternative to stimulants for ADD for my college age son 14th November 2007
... samorris,
A shot in the dark ... does " Provigil " ring a bell?
Other less likely possibilities are...
- Adderall's effect on ADD versus non-ADD 10th August 2007
... directives. Perhaps mixing a lower dose of Adderall with Provigil will work for you. But I'm the blind leading the blind...
- Unsure Whether to Medicate for ADD When Comorbid with Bipolar 6th August 2007
... should stay away from them for a while. I was put on Provigil for ADHD and was doing fine, and when the stimulants ... Provigil and Concerta did well, my doctor is now contemplating...
- Adderall Advice 3rd August 2007
... your doc chose Adderall for you; I would think that Provigil would be a more logical choice. I wonder what his...
... should mention that I asked all of my many docs about provigil since I have read great things, but none of them had...
... One last thought for you. I know that Provigil is normally prescribed for narcolepsy and not what...
... Great advice! I've been on both Adderall and Provigil and had similar questions. I created a thread in...
... Great advice! I've been on both Adderall and Provigil and had similar questions. I created a thread in the...
... 00. This is the dose I change around. I did try provigil ...I felt like a zombie stuck in mud too on that. ...
... 00. This is the dose I change around. I did try provigil ...I felt like a zombie stuck in mud too on that. ...
- which kind of doctors prescribe add medications? 23rd March 2007
... are not controlled and can be called in (Strattera, Provigil , etc...)
J...
- EXTREMELY WEAK after trying different ADD Medicines and stopping, Mind is unclear,etc 4th March 2007
... Concerta (12 hour release) - DIDN't do a dam thing
Provigil
All i can say is that these ADD medicines because...
- Aricept 2nd March 2007
... excecutive function. I have been hearing alot about Provigil . I know it helps with fatigue and sleepiness. I...
- Concerta...any input would be helpful 28th January 2007
... focus better. That said I am trying something new, Provigil , it is not typically an ADHD med but is sometimes ... just ask.
p.s. today is the first day I have used provigil and I can tell you this, normally when I type I have ... I am really hoping this has something to do with Provigil ....
- the end of the line 21st January 2007
... psych. Figured it all out. I'm on Strattera 60mg and Provigil 200mg....
- How can I convince my doctors?? 7th January 2007
... snort it or anything like that. I also take 200mg Provigil (helps with alertness), and 400mg Wellbutrin (depression...
- anyone using adderall and provigil? 5th December 2006
... I tried Provigil first up to 200mg everyday by itself. But I didn't...
- I need advice for tomorrow morning! 13th November 2006
... certificate or whatever you get!
Right now I take Provigil for fatigue. Some people with ADHD are helped by...
- Adderall caused depression, should I try Concerta? 5th November 2006
... acadmics, which is my main concern right now. I take Provigil right now. While some say it's great for ADHD. It...
- provigil 2nd October 2006
... Provigil has been prescribed by some doctors (off label) to...
... I tried Provigil , and had success for a long time. However, I am only...
- Okay, I need some input... 15th September 2006
... meds free since April, and am about to start taking Provigil tomorrow. Any thoughts on it? Does anyone have any...
... I hope the meds work for you. I have not heard of Provigil . Yes, a side effect of lexapro and lots of antidepressants...
- ADHD Predominately Inattentive type 17th July 2006
... in the US and suggested we try the Modafanil(aka Provigil ) Research. So we did. Within a month of being on...
- Just Started Help!!! 8th June 2006
... I'm assuming from your first post, that you are on Provigil . Why?
Bob...
... I meant was ....
Why did your doctor prescribe Provigil rather than a FDA approved for ADHD med?
Generic ... disrupt healty sleep patterns. When that is the case, Provigil is useful.
If your doctor prescribed Provigil for...
... know exactly why this med was chosen. I was told that Provigil will soon be marketed for ADD and that it was a better...
... adult on your own.
The second thing doc told me was Provigil is not the optimal choice for ADHD.
There is a ... thought processes. My experience supports that.
Provigil helps people with sleep disorders feel alert. However ... were a little less alert. My doctor informed me that Provigil often "wires" ADHDers, that is, generates even more ... conversation with my doctor was the result of me asking for Provigil rather than a stimulant....
- Provigil for ADD? 7th May 2006
... the beach is for me too :D.
I asked my doc about Provigil because I was scared to death at the time about taking ... 2 ADHD twins, that it is not a good idea. She said Provigil is not for ADHD but for sleep disorders such as narcolepsy ... . And, that the problem with using Provigil for ADHD is that it oftens makes us irritable and ... essential for concentration. I must say, I have never used Provigil so take with a grain of salt. If your doc recommends ... than for someone to prove me wrong. Let me know if Provigil works for your son.
Bob...
... it may be the change of meds that will help.
Provigil , ive heard, is not as effective as they hoped it would...
... When I first was diagnosed I started with Provigil because I was scared to try the stimulant type meds ... the time I was on it). :\ I ended up going off the Provigil and am now taking Adderall XR....
... difference it makes .
I have done some reading about Provigil and that was why I was asking. Sounds like some adults...
... apply to your son. All I can say is that in my case, Provigil has worked wonders for me. I have taken it for over ... feel very lucky because I don't get headaches with Provigil (a common and serious side effect - I don't want to...
... where one of the keynote speakers discussed his use of Provigil as an addition to his other meds in much the same...
- Stimulant Use for ADD and Acid Reflux 8th March 2006
... find an alternative ADD treatment.
I have tried Provigil , and that causes the same stomach problems. I was...
- Afraid of ADD 3rd March 2006
... just ask about Xanax XR for anxiety for anxiety and Provigil for depression/fatigue. He did prescribe me Klonopin ... respond to any, but experienced a lot of weight gain. Provigil is being studied for ADD. I don't want to look like...
... you get on the right one at the right dose for you. Provigil has proven to work for some, and others it hasn't...
- Considering Concerta but worried... 29th January 2006
... headaches and made me very moody), and now I am on Provigil , which actually is for Narcolepsy but helps for add ... . The provigil worked well for me for about a week but since then...
- Fogginess AND Anxiety anyone??? 26th November 2005
... fogginess that fits the Inattentive ADD. I want to try Provigil or some other medicine, due to horrible tiredness...
... too late in the day.
Based on what I have read, Provigil is more likely to cause jitteryness than amphetamines...
- Provigil for ADHD 8th June 2005
... Provigil is a medicine that I use to treat excessive sleepiness ... med pack, it says the most common side effects of Provigil are headace, nausea, nervousness, stuff nose, diarrhea ... trouble sleeping, dizzinessm and upset stomach.
Provigil may cause the following infrequent but serious side...
- Second day on adderall xr went to er with high bp and heartrate 25th January 2005
... then I would stop and ask about other medicines ( provigil , imiprimine, etc)...
- Heart problems with Concerta? Please, quick. 29th September 2004
... dr that thought that the problem was related to the provigil I was taking. I stopped taking it, and 2-3 weeks ... But I have been totally 100% heart normal since the provigil got out of my system. Hopefully it is nothing, but...
- Strattera good stories? 13th September 2004
... ADD because I am also bipolar. I also take 400 mg Provigil every day to combat Narcolepsy. I guess I will continue...
- Concerta questions 31st August 2004
... emotional. Today my doc gave me Concerta 27mg and Provigil 200mg. Its been about 5 hrs into the dose and i really ... will the effects feel like? I am tempted to take the Provigil now but am unsure as to what that may do. Any suggestions...
... My experiences with Provigil 200 mg taken upon waking up - 18 months:
Purpose ... the morning.... COULD NOT GET UP or stafy AWAKE! Provigil turned out to be my saving grace with one caveat ... (in a moment) and Provigil with Adderrall XR 50 mg was firing all of my 8 cylinders...
- Need Help with A.D.D Med 5th August 2004
... b/c of the side effects and thought we should try Provigil (200mg). (used to treat narcoplesy). I started it ... bring it w/ me) so I'm still trying to figure out if Provigil works. It seems to as far as energy and not sleepy ... want back on Concerta - the past couple of days this Provigil seems to be working okay, esp. for the sleepiness...
- Strattera success stories?? 7th April 2004
... otherwise other problems might surface. I also take Provigil for Narcolepsy and Mirapex for RLS....
- Stratera thoughts 22nd March 2004
... suggested that I might have it. There is a new drug " provigil " that I might try. I go back for my third sleep study...
... I was awake this past weekend.
Today I started Provigil , for narcolepsy, or should I say "Excessive Daytime ... bit sleepy.
We are going to wait and see what the provigil does before going back to the ADD meds such as Adderal...
- Just Diagnosed W/Adult ADD 22nd March 2004
... still scatterbrained and unorganized. I also take Provigil for Narcolepsy. From what I've been reading, supposedly ... Strattera and Provigil have a synergetic effect with each other. So, any...
... and I was depressed and constipated. Now I'm trying Provigil . I'm up to 400 mg and told the doctor I don't think...
... still scatterbrained and unorganized. I also take Provigil for Narcolepsy. From what I've been reading, supposedly ... Strattera and Provigil have a synergetic effect with each other. So, any ... you read about the synergistic relationship between Provigil and Strattera? I would love to read about this!!...
- day dreaming 10th January 2004
... and sleep my time away. I have just tried taking Provigil which is perscribed for Narcolepsy in addition to...
- Adult with ADD / Does this happen to you? 4th January 2004
... excessive sleepiness problem. I have recently added Provigil to the Dexidrine which is a drug for Narcolepsy but...
- Bipolar & a.d.d.?? 25th November 2003
... borderline narcolepsy. For the Narcolepsy I was prescribed Provigil . So, I was researching this drug on the internet,...
- Provigil and Adult A.D.D. 25th November 2003
... gives me concerta for ADHD, and my neuro gives me provigil for sleepiness from sleep apnea...he insists it does ... concerta cuz it actually makes me sleepy, but the provigil helps me stay awake. Just my $.02. Anyone else have...
... gives me concerta for ADHD, and my neuro gives me provigil for sleepiness from sleep apnea...he insists it does ... concerta cuz it actually makes me sleepy, but the provigil helps me stay awake. Just my $.02. Anyone else have...
... apneas were gone, I was still too sleepy, so I got provigil . You're right though, it's hard to tell if the improvement ... 's from being awake or from the provigil ....
... the afternoon despite getting rest at night. does provigil work good for you to help keep you awake? seems like...
... Yeah Provigil is starting to be used more in people with AD/HD....
... Yeah Provigil is starting to be used more in people with AD/HD....
... diagnosed with Narcolepsy. My doc has prescribed Provigil to keep me awake during the day. I suspect that I ... might have a.d.d. and have heard that Provigil has been used for people with a.d.d. Does anyone ... here take Provigil for a.d.d. and if so, I would like to hear about it ... recently diagnosed. I began self-medicating with provigil before I knew I had ADD; this is what led to my diagnosis ... concentrate at work and initiate and complete tasks. Provigil also made me a little more desirous of interpersonal ... reason, but I felt slightly more outgoing while on provigil . The effectiveness in terms of task initiation and ... maintained that dosage for more than a few days. I noticed provigil 's benefits the first day I took it. I am now trying ... find the best one for me, but may try going back to provigil for a few months if none of the others work for me ... will be trying something else shortly. I believe that provigil is currently in either phase-II or phase-III testing...
... done and sleep my time away. I have just tried taking Provigil which is perscribed for Narcolepsy in addition to...
... been "daydreaming" for a long time. tried to get provigil a couple of weeks ago and the family dr said i had...
... from functioning "while tired".
I've thought about Provigil , but I also have generalized anxiety and depression ... 20 mg in the a.m. I'm wondering if something like Provigil would increase the feelings of anxiety? Oh, I also...
- Any adults on Adderall XR out there? 19th October 2003
... had very similar symptoms after boosting my dose of provigil , which my doc said was an indication that my dose...
... am not impressed with it. I am considering taking provigil because of the great reviews instead but am a little ... the bad side effects. Also, has anyone found that provigil 's effects last more than a few months? Is it worth...
- Also trying to get off Suboxone! Need Help and Encouragement! 23rd June 2008
... probation with the medical board and he got caught taking provigil w/o a prescription. Well all of a sudden, bam...no...
- Has anyone been sucessfully weaned off subutex?? 8th February 2008
... Libruim and Provigil will help with detox. I am on my fourth day off Subutex...
- chronic use of Subutex/Suboxone? 15th January 2008
... bigger pharmacy cost me R1400 for a month supply!! Provigil usually cost me R840 and I paid R620 there!! Unbelievable...
- Subutex 15th January 2008
... Provigil helps me a lot with energy.Haven't take that for a...
- I need advice and am feeling real SCARED 1st January 2008
... with one person plus my gp. She only prescribes the provigil , synthroid, and nexium.
So it is not anything major...
- subutex maintenance 14th December 2007
... the subutex.I have fibromyalgia and he prescribed me provigil and it gives ;you lotsa energy,but not in a rush way...
... which is just extra strength vicodan. I am also on provigil , wish I could say it woke me up. But like I said...
... surprised that they don't have the suboxone.
As for the provigil , you drink it? I take 300mg. But I never thought...
... very true about the provigil . I also have to keep in mind that I am still tapering...
... am stable after a month to move to 12mg in one go. Provigil gives you energy and you don't have to take it if...
... subutex. Shall keep you posted. Remember I also have Provigil for fibro patients that gives them energy. It helps...
- Time for truth from Mags 27th October 2007
... you go see the dr ask them about a medication called provigil .see if he/she would let you try it when you get off ... sub dr.good luck-spark
spark,
i went to the provigil website and checked it out. i also go a free 7 day...
... do.it helps with the low energy part of detox/w/d. provigil as you can read is for narcolepsy but supposedly it ... just got off sub.i have asked different drs about provigil and none would scribe it for me.
a few yrs back ... making the last jump off sub and her dr gave her the provigil and she said it helped a great deal.she got off the ... sub and never came back to the board.
provigil or any other drug to help for the first couple weeks ... clonidine.there was a write-up in the readers digest about provigil about 4yrs ago and it was all good.the writer himself...
... to offer up advice/hope.
I've actually tried the Provigil years ago Sparks, and bcuz i'm prone to chronic headaches...
... sub,it dont mix well,{ive done it}.if you cant try provigil ask about clonidine.it can help.good luck and have...
- I can't live without speed...maybe. 15th October 2007
... and wellbutrin. and soon i'll probably start taking provigil ...
but okay. i can barely stay awake during the...
- Need Help Just Started Suboxone 18th August 2007
... couldn't stay awake driving to work. I'm now also on Provigil to stay awake during the day.
From what I have...
- Hey Im new!! Did anyone else take this many? 4th August 2007
... so I looked for alternatives. I ended up getting on PROVIGIL (MODAFINIL) b/c although weight loss was a side effect...
- 3 Days Clean...Sort of 12th October 2006
... big fan of valium. It just knocks me out. I take Provigil for energy since I have sleep apnea, and today was...
- addiction & withdrawals 20th September 2006
... very long..I have no interests anymore...they have on provigil to help me stay awake 200mg qd,clonazepam 1mg.qid...
... the benzos little by little and see if you need the provigil (after you're not taking all those benzos). Start...
- oxycodone, Soma, Klonopin~anyone ever get off all 3 in a relatively short time? 21st May 2006
... PM board and last I checked someone had suggested Provigil for the tiredness, but I want to try the drug-free...
- Oc Withdrawal 27th March 2006
... Effexor XR for my depression, Xanax for my anxiety, Provigil to wake me up, pills for my blood pressure, oh and...
- How Much Longer W/D Symptom Last? 9th March 2006
... and on... My doctor prescribed me something called Provigil (expensive if you don't have insurance... but he should ... tired and absolutely no energy or motivation.. the provigil helped big time!
give you old Methadone Dr. a call...
... Thanks for the replies! I don't have insurance for the Provigil :( Today was a little better. I "made" myself...
- Hey Valley, how are you doing? 19th January 2006
... valley i was wonderin how you were doin on the provigil and are you still takin it.i recall you got it about...
- Knee Pain From Oc 19th January 2006
... I AM ON. SOMETIMES IF I AM TO SLEEPY I WILL TAKE A PROVIGIL 200MG. THAT'S ABOUT IT. I WILL STOP ALL BUT THE XANAX...
- 2 weeks clean & sober, but no energy, HELP!! 26th December 2005
... As well, as trying an AD, I asked my doctor for provigil . It is a medication that helps you thru those times...
- no energy - PAWS -HELP 9th December 2005
... called my addictionologist and begged him to put me on provigil , but because I am having surgery next week (dec. 15...
... can help too? I have heard great things about that provigil though? but then again, its like the nc, you may be...
- Chronic pain patient off hydro but now .... 27th November 2005
... Duragesic (fentanyl) patch, hydrocodone, muscle relaxers, provigil (for fatigue), and antidepressant (said it would help...
- nutracleanse ingredients 20th October 2005
... much.
I went to the doctor today and asked about Provigil once again. He finally prescribed it to me!!!!!! I ... thing in the morning!
I know in my heart that if the Provigil works for me, i will have no reason or want to take...
... and get energy.i tried to get a dr to write me some provigil back in the spring and he would not even consider ... addictting also.maybe alternate the nutra with the provigil and not be on either very long.im so glad you are...
... and get energy.i tried to get a dr to write me some provigil back in the spring and he would not even consider ... addictting also.maybe alternate the nutra with the provigil and not be on either very long.im so glad you are ... and very optimistic! I will be very careful with the provigil ! Ya know, i tried to talk to my dr back in the beginning ... of the year about the Provigil but he wouldnt hear of it, using the excuse of the...
... much.
I went to the doctor today and asked about Provigil once again. He finally prescribed it to me!!!!!! I ... thing in the morning!
I know in my heart that if the Provigil works for me, i will have no reason or want to take...
- modafinil vs methamphetamine 28th June 2005
... Has anyone heard of modafinil or provigil ? Is it habit forming? I was perscribed this and I...
- Positive Experience with Suboxone... 22nd June 2005
... for 3 days. He also prescribed a few other meds. Provigil (for energy), Clonidine, and Ativan (sleep). The...
- Provigil, safe for addicts? 12th April 2005
... years (16+), and when my psychiatist first put me on provigil I too was hesitant when I heard the word "stimulant...
... that international anti-aging site (where I first saw Provigil ) and there are all these nootropic, so-called "smart...
... the other drugs you've mentioned. As far as I know, Provigil has been approved for narcolepsy and or MS related...
- Happy New Year To All My Friends!! 1st January 2005
... being tired. I tried to talk my doc into prescribing Provigil . I seem to have so many symptoms of Chronic Fatigue ... have to take any meds, but if there is a chance that Provigil would work for me i would like to try it. The doc...
- To ChristianMom...some info you might like... 27th December 2004
... chronic fatigue and asked him if he would prescribe Provigil for me to try to see if it helped my fatigue. Well ... werent so tired and that was my whole motive to try the provigil . So I can function normally again without having to...
- Banker..MIchelle-Stacey... 19th December 2004
... will be a bit "blah!" I am off everything but the Provigil (the "wakefulness" drug that is not a stimulant like...
