ironsc Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Heylo everybody!Just wondering if anyone else here has had Provigil in their treatment. It's a non-amphetamine stimulant being used to treat my fatigue and sleepiness.If you've used it, just wondering what you felt about it, or any concerns it might have brought up.Thanks, and stay happy!Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hi,I think I tried everything but Provigil. They said they didn't think that insurance would okay it, and didn't even really want to prescribe it because it is so expensive.Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjt22 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I tried it a few years ago with no luck. It made my chest hurt even more, and while taking it, I felt as if I were walking around carrying huge weights. Needless to say, this made me more fatigued, not less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofsara Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 My daughter, Sara is on Provigil for narcolepsy. It does help, but since she takes other meds that make her sleepy, its hard to tell how much---- shes not had any side effects though. Best wishes, hope it helps you..Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I have used some sample packs of Provigil. It definitely helped me. In fact, it would go on my list of most helpful meds ever. My insurance won't cover it, though, so I can't afford to take it every day. I do have some sample packs that I keep for a boost on the really bad days, or when I know there is a "big" day (going to someone's house for dinner, needing to take care of my son by myself all day, wanting to try to exercise, etc.)Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironsc Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 It definitely helped me. In fact, it would go on my list of most helpful meds ever. My insurance won't cover it, though, so I can't afford to take it every day.It's very expensive. I think on the order of $10 a pill, and my insurance covers 2/3rds of it. So far, it seems to help. I'm even considering finally being able to get out of the house on my own, now that I may have the energy. I just don't like the fact I have to pay $10 every day I want to be active. Best thing I can do is make it worth every penny.But it's giving me hope that I'll have the energy (and no strong urges to sleep all the time) to finally persue something I've always wanted - Martial Arts (purely for exercise of the mind and body, not for sparring).Thanks for sharing your input, everyone! I really appreciate it.Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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