Rachel Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I started taking Provigil about 3 years ago. Sometimes I would plan ahead to use it if I knew there was a big day (for example, if I needed to go to a wedding). Other times I would use it if I woke up and was having a really bad day energy wise and I needed an extra boost to make it through the day.My sleep specialist warned me that Provigil usually stops working for people after 4 or 5 years even if they don't take it daily. It stopped working for me after 3 years, and I couldn't even take it for a year of that time because I was pregnant and nursing! I had been looking forward to being able to take Provigil again, but I have recently tried it a couple of times and it doesn't help me anymore.So here is a heads up to anyone who is on Provigil. It might stop working for you after a while. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 What a bummer!So sorry it turned out this way for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieze Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I'm sorry to hear that.Is there anything else that has the same effect that you could try as an alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 If they knew how that medication worked it might provide some idea of why this occurs. Also ive quite often heard that as time passes many POTS patients find various medications less effective. I guess at the end of the day these medications are treating the symptoms and not the underlying problem which is still unclear in most (or all) cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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