morgan617 Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 My doctor called and wanted my hubby and me to come in. We had a long talk that was sort of depressing, (I am getting worse and pretty much helpless at present, hence very few posts) For the first time I am really close to being bed ridden. So he wanted to try provigil. He started me at 50mg a day. I took it yesterday and it gave me the worst headache I've ever had. I took it today and it not only gave me a headache, it made me barf. Sorry. I start feeling a little better after about 5 hours or so. I know a lot of you have tried this drug with mixed results. MY question is, for those of you who took it, did you have these side effects and did they get better or not. I didn't notice any difference in my fatigue level, but then I was too sick to care. I'm just wondering whether to stick with it awhile and see if this dissapates or if history shows that you don't get used to it. Thanks morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Hi Morgan,I can't answer your question because I have no experience with this medication. I am sorry that your doctor has not very much to offer you.I have not been posting much lately either. I miss reading your posts. I understand how you feel.Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneva Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Hi Morgan, I had noticed your absence and sorry to hear you are in a bad place right now. My neurologist suggested I take provigil several years ago for fatigue but when I read the drug information sheet there was something that caused me to decide not to try it (I think maybe it was that people with MVP should not take -- can't remember). Therefore, I didn't.Hopefully someone with experience with provigil will post but I just wanted to say HI and hope you start to feel some relieve with or without the drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattiL Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Hi Morgan,I'm so sorry to hear this med is causing you so many unpleasant side effects. My daughter (who has POTS) has just started taking it, so far no improvement with energy, but thankfully no side effects yet either. I posted on the topic of Provigil on February 14th, you might want to look up the post that Mighty Mouse wrote, it was very helpful for us.Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Morgan,I'm sorry you're having such a rough time and that the Provigil is making you ill. My opinion is this: I'd stick with it for a week or so. Only because if you're at the point of being bedridden, maybe you need to take drastic measures. I think sometimes we don't give drugs enough time to work, and some need well over a few weeks to kick in.On the other hand, you are the one who has to deal with the nausea and headaches. I'd try to get through it, but that's just me. Good luck,Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrill Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 I'm sorry too that you're not feeling well, Morgan. You can make it; try to stay positive as best you can. Maybe the 50 mg is too high a dose to start? I don't know that medicine ... but we all react differently anyway. Can you split the tablet and try 1/2? Or call your doctor for a lower dose tablet? Maybe your reaction today was a fluke ... you get headaches sometimes anyway ... and maybe a touch of the flu that's going around?Either way, I hope you feel better soon ... and that the medicine works for you (at your current dose or a different one).take care,merrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Morgan, I take Provigil, and I had some side effects when I first started taking it. I was very naseous and although I didn't ever throw up, I felt like I was going to. I have never gotten a headache with the Provigil, but I imagine that could be a side effect as well. What has worked for me is eating something substantial before I take it. I take 100 mgs in the morning, so I get up and eat breakfast, then wait about a half an hour, then take the Provigil. Having eaten something really helps, otherwise I feel very sick to my stomach. I take another dose (100 mgs) around noon, and always make sure I take it after I have eaten lunch.I would urge you to talk to your doctor if these bad side effects continue to be bothersome. I hope that you can figure out this drug, and I hope that you are feeling better soon! ~Meghan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Thanks for your responses. I have decided to try it for two weeks, even though I feel even grosser today. The pill just won't get any smaller Merrill. It's a 200 mg tablet and I already cut into 1/4 size. The average dose is 200 to 400 mgs daily, so he did start at a pretty tiny dose. I will hang in there as I do believe we tend to stop things too soon, because we can't believe we can feel worse and then waalaa we do. I'll hang in there and let you know. Thanks again. morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Morgan,I just wanted to let you know that there is a 100 mg pill. So maybe if you wanted a smaller dose you could split the 100 mg pill in forths, making each dose only 25 mgs. Just a thought...Hope you are feeling better soon!~ Meghan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Girl Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Morgan, Sorry you are going through a rough patch this winter. I wonder if the weather doesn't affect us all adversely. Wishing you were feeling better. Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted February 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Thanks guys, am actually doing a little better today, although don't notice much help with fatigue, but at least the nausea and headache seem a little better. Thanks for your good thoughts. Oh he gave me a bunch of samples, so I wouldn't have to pay for it, if I couldn't take them. If I end up getting a script, will get 100's. Thanks again. morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Hi Morgan,I'm sorry to hear you're doing worse, and not being able to help you. I hope your body can get used to this new med and that you will feel some better soon. Wishing you all the best,Corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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