- Diag 3 weeks ago - crippling fatigue is scaring me 19th March 2008
... energy level has been way down.
Well, the neuro gave Provigil for the fatigue. I took it around 4:00 p.m. that ... prayer, and a more healthy diet have all helped.
The Provigil didn't help me, but all meds. work differently for ... note what my neuro. said when I told her that the Provigil helped me stay awake, but didn't necessarily give...
... Hi Traci,
That's interesting you took Provigil and steriods and had the same reaction as me. Maybe...
- What should I do? 12th March 2008
... maybe an ms specialist.
I decided not to take the provigil this morning, which is a stimulant, to see if it would...
- MS HUG / Spasticity? 10th February 2008
... on my chest. I have Lyrica, Topomax, Baclofen, and Provigil . I am taking Baclofen. I also take Ibuprofen 3x...
... 1000mg)--2x daily for diabetes..... The dr has given me Provigil 2x a day, but it hurts my stomach. I am taking Baclofen...
- New Med 28th January 2008
... My doc took me off Provigil to try another drug -- this one -- "Methylin ER" ... for the physical fatigue. But insurance is making Provigil difficult to get. SO> He's going to try me on some...
- Confused by Symptoms 26th January 2008
... something for the fatigue. My neuro gave me samples of provigil (used for narcolepsy sp?) I took half a pill 2x....
- I can barely move or think today and I just ended a round of corticosteroid therapy. 21st January 2008
... goes away as the steroids leave my body. My PCP Rx'd Provigil for fatigue, but it made the spasms and pain much...
- Timing with provigil and birth control? 19th January 2008
... Just an FYI, birth control pills do NOT compete with Provigil , nor do they work on any receptors. They work by tricking...
... contraceptives are less effective while you are taking Provigil " and there was one place at least where it explained ... it was hit or miss as to the effectiveness of the Provigil but now it's just fine.
PS: My GYN was totally ... clueless about the drug facts information on Provigil but said she couldn't imagine how such a medication...
... I take provigil as needed and didn't have any problem with interactions ... medications i take for the MS (Betaseron, Nuerotin, Provigil ) can make the birth control less effective and i have...
- severe pain whole leg and whole arm with numbness 19th January 2008
... up at 2 am to fight the war in am and take 400 mg provigil , and my gut meds, my heart meds, my urine meds, and...
- This may be a dumb question... 17th January 2008
... the symptoms ONLY of my MS with naps as I need them, Provigil , and as little stress as I can manage (I finally got...
- Not sure what's happening to me.... 15th January 2008
... told me I was just a busy mother of 3. He gave me provigil to stay awake during the day. I went to a second...
- Lesions but no "typical" symptoms 1st January 2008
... Have Had Our Bouts With Dealing With Fatigue.i Take Provigil To Keep Me Awake.
Cognitive Issues Many Ms Patients...
... How does the Provigil work for you? I was on Adderall for years, but I...
- You probrably don't want to read this. 6th December 2007
... especially knowing that we slept good all night.
I take provigil for the fatigue,it has been a god sent,but I have...
- anybody out there trying acupuncture? 12th November 2007
... months ago (got the dx in three months), on copaxone, provigil , and clonipin for muscle spasms. main problem is...
- Provigil... is it just a new type of speed? 8th November 2007
... I have taken Provigil for over 8 years. I haven't any bad side effects...
- Provigil doesn't do the job anymore! 5th November 2007
... Lisa,
I just started Provigil the first few days were rough,I stayed awake for the...
... be just fine. And then I had that good month with Provigil -- hope! you know. Now, I guess I have to reassert...
... MS and/or a sleep disorder.
BTW....I don't like Provigil , I could take it and be asleep 30 min. later...
- Dont do 2 doctors in one day! 5th November 2007
... going,I just don't get to close to them.
Been on provigil and must say I havn't had a nap in a few days,I'm...
- new diagnosis-need some support 4th November 2007
... legs-but the worst problem is fatigue. started on provigil , which helps, but am unable to eat. feel alone, tired...
... below I am back to my normal self!
I too took provigil this summer! It definitaly helped! I am sorry you...
... anybody else have problems with appetite with the provigil ? how did you deal with it?
thanks again,janice...
... got the message.
does anybody have problems with provigil and appetite? I am really having a hard time eating...
- Naltrexone/LDN Treatment or alternative suggestions 17th October 2007
... the counter motion sickness drug for my Vertigo and Provigil for fatigue but I still have symptoms to some degree...
- I'm new!!! Heres my story 29th August 2007
... Hanksmom! :)
I take Betaseron, Nuerotin, Lexapro and Provigil ....
... Hanksmom! :)
I take Betaseron, Nuerotin, Lexapro and Provigil ....
- Frustration is high, patience is low 20th August 2007
... have to say that I feel like myself again! I was on Provigil , but my insurance company won't pay for it, so I went...
- Is fatigue a sign of worsening disease? 12th August 2007
... worse? or is this just part of MS?
My neuro gave me provigil . I tried 1/2 a pill and I really didn't like it and...
- Amantadine for fatigue? 1st August 2007
... me an RX for Amantadine for fatigue. I have tried Provigil , all that did was make me bounce off the wall and...
... Hey there. This is a subject I am familiar with. Provigil made me extremely ill, took one pill, will NEVER take...
... doesn't bring me back. I had a free 7-day trial of Provigil and had a horrible time with it (it just about put ... as well. Recently, I got a 2-week prescription of Provigil (I was still scared of the stuff, but desperate because...
... no longer effective. For the last 3 years I take Provigil and it works great for me.
Candy...
... Hi there, I've been taking Provigil since about April. I don't do well with drugs, so...
... time after I wad dx'd. It didn't help me at all. Provigil has provided some relief. I get a few hours in the ... me an RX for Amantadine for fatigue. I have tried Provigil , all that did was make me bounce off the wall and...
... at all. At one point I was on both Amantadine and Provigil . Eventually I dropped the Amantadine and have been ... on Provigil ever since. I haven't experienced any of the loss...
... There are times I wondered if the provigil is doing any good. Then I didn't take it for a few...
- No Insurance 25th July 2007
... work insurance at the time. I had a percription for Provigil and Neurontin, and those help me a lot. But now I...
- need advice on Rebif 20th July 2007
... diagnosed and one doctor wants to immediately put me on Provigil and Rebif and I might say using a hard sell tactic...
- Diagnosed with MS 7-17-07 19th July 2007
... talk to your neuro many have found great success with provigil .
Once again welcome and jump right in at anytime...
- Swelling? 13th July 2007
... two seconds to several seconds. My doctor prescribed Provigil . No more mini sleeps. (I didn't mention before I was...
- Newby 11th July 2007
... this MS crap and I'm very happy for that.
BTW, Provigil has done wonderful things for my fatigue. Definately...
... never did adjust to it. Currently I am only taking Provigil 200mg/2 per day. My symptoms have been mostly minor ... especially these past few weeks here in Pittsburgh). The Provigil has really helped combat the fatigue and I notice ... problems with mental fatigue until I started taking Provigil . That's when I realized WOW, I'm my old self again...
... Right now, I am not on anything except Provigil for fatigue. Ive been off Avonex for appox 3 months...
- So, what are the chances I DON'T have MS? 5th July 2007
... the meds....other people take all sorts of stuff, Provigil , etc for fatigue- it helps them too. You mentioned...
- Hi! New Here 26th June 2007
... the fatigue and depression? The dr also prescribed provigil for fatigue and it really seems to help but, of course...
... the fatigue and depression? The dr also prescribed provigil for fatigue and it really seems to help but, of course...
- how do you cope with Fatigue? 26th June 2007
... all the stimulants they've thrown at me. Adderall, Provigil , Riddlin, Concerta, and a couple of others but I can...
- Fatigue 25th June 2007
... and noticed that I am more fatigued. Neuro put me on Provigil (which I might add has worked wonders) however, I...
- How long for Primary Progressive Dx? 17th June 2007
... brisk reflexes, etc. Walking getting worse.
On Provigil for last year, Gabapentin six months. Under MS Clinic...
... access to the MS Nurse, I'm allowed symptom drugs - Provigil and Gabapentin which are expensive to the NHS (I'm...
- neurontin -- so far so good 14th June 2007
... helps many of us with pain and numbness! I also take Provigil for fatigue, it is approved for narcolepsy (as I recall...
- Hot flashes anyone? 13th June 2007
... you that the meds I've taken (neurontin, copaxone, provigil , effexor, lexapro) did not have any impact on my hot...
- How do others deal with fatigue 8th June 2007
... that "can wait til later". Also my Neuro prescribed Provigil for me to combat fatigue. It works for a lot of people...
... to work for most people. Neuro has since put me on Provigil for fatigue and it's EXCELLENT. Im like my old self...
- Provigil again 5th June 2007
... Hi Lisa!
I'm glad you posted this. I asked for Provigil but my doctors are wary of giving it to me because ... up. I'll be interested to see how you do with the Provigil this time. Good luck!...
... this post, I wanted to tell about my experience with Provigil and ask a question.
I have fibromyalgia and my ... is very very bad. I talked my primary doc into RX Provigil for me because some FM patients have had sucess with ... it.
Provigil is very expensive but if it worked I didn't care....
... are a few drugs that are prescribed for fatigue. Provigil is just one. I was on Amantadine for a long time ... list of three: Amantadine hydrochloride, Modafinil ( Provigil ), Prozac (Fluoxetine)...
The MS Society/Association...
... Hi All. I am taking Provigil and it is working well for me - but I have seen on...
... more info and the prescription. I had asked about provigil but they didn't know enough about it's use for fatigue...
... mentioned by my neuro, don't know anything about it. The Provigil has given me many days where I almost feel like "the ... STILL need to get plenty of sleep - if I don't the Provigil doesn't seem to do anything at all. (That is one...
... .. I think it's proving to be a good thing, this Provigil . Damn expensive, though......
- What Gives?! 29th May 2007
... Ok. I tried the Provigil free trial and had bad, bad reactions so I just never ... maybe there was a drug interaction at the time I tried Provigil initally? Or maybe I needed to wait a while between...
... Hi Lisa
I was given Provigil for fatigue by my Neuro, and there is no way I can...
... I recently started Provigil (4 weeks ago) Most of the time, I feel like my old...
- under weight ? 25th May 2007
... don't think it is a symptom of ms I think it is the provigil I take for fatigue I stopped for over a month now...
- To Msladyinca And To All 17th May 2007
... EXPERIENCED THIS. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN
OH, HAS ANYONE TAKEN PROVIGIL FOR THEIR MEMORY? :p...
- Does Ms Cause You Bad Pain ? 16th May 2007
... what happens". Not so long ago she did the same with Provigil for my fatigue. (Both are such wonderful drugs for...
- no dx but is there anything for fatigue? 8th May 2007
... fatigue. I have not taken them, but have considered it. Provigil is the one which my doc keeps telling me works...Zandvoort ... in the meantime , request a B12 test and ask about Provigil , or another drug in its class.
Good luck
Nikki...
... Been taking Provigil with some success but alas as with all my wonder ...
... Hello, my neuro put me on provigil last week. my fatigue was so severe I was totally...
... like to ask those of you who have been prescribed provigil , how did you get your doctor to prescribe it? I've...
... I have another question about Provigil . Is it something you can take when you need it or...
... I am not on Provigil , however both my Neuro and MS specialist offered it...
- getting off birth control- a female question 30th April 2007
... bc pills or get on that nueva ring thing while on Provigil . Luckily I didn't get preggers when I was testing ... out the Provigil , but I read later that it DEFINITELY counteracts the...
... your thoughts on this..thank you. And, if Im ever on Provigil , Ill know to NOT get pregnant on that either! LOL...
- Symptoms 30th April 2007
... finally knowing it wasen't working. My Dr. prescribed Provigil for fatigue. This has worked well, I feel more alert...
- MS and Pregnancy.... 24th April 2007
... flexeril, percocet, baclofen, lyrica, and small doses of provigil . these are concidered class b-c drugs, they do not...
- Tysabri Talk (Including Infusion Updates) 21st April 2007
... gives me even more energy!
Have you discussed Provigil with your neuro? One of the side effects of Tysabri...
- Drugs. 20th April 2007
... your body gets "used to" it? I wanted to get on Provigil , but that had the opposite effect it was supposed...
... years I am maxed out but they do help You mentioned provigil . it will not help with pain it is a narcolepsy drug...
... sometimes... if I remember).
The Amantadine and Provigil are for fatigue, I know. There are a couple other...
