TachyKathy

Hi SarahA, Thanks for your reply and the link to the previous topic. That is interesting to learn about Nuvigil. I am outside of the US so I would have to look and see if it is available. Generic Provigil is covered for me. I have been taking it since May but with breaks when I am off school (4 weeks in the summer, 3 weeks in December). I am also still below the max daily dose. SarahW, Yes, I may try varying the dose a bit. I was able to go off it completely during non-school times but when intense study is needed I find it difficult. Thanks for the tip about Xyrem too. I will definitely bring these ideas to my next appointment. Kathy

Hi there, Has anyone had experience with modafinil losing effectiveness? I have had good success with improved focus and concentration for school work but somewhat without warning it appears to have stopped working and my ability to study and focus is lost (and, as well, I have had unexplainable, not stop ectopic beats for 4 weeks, increase in fatigue etc.). Were there other stimulants that you tried?

Thanks for your replies!

I have POTS and have had amazing success with modafinil increasing my ability to focus and study at school.

Hello, I am wondering if anyone has experienced an increase in PVCs/PACs and what the cause was, if known? I have always had occasional PVCs/PACs, or a cluster of them, but they always self resolve. However, beginning about 2 days ago, I have had an increased frequency with about 15-30/5 minutes continuously over the 2 days. They are incredibly distracting and I am wondering if there is anything I can do to help resolve them? I have looked at the list of triggers (eg. caffeine, stress etc.) and am not aware of anything obvious that happened to trigger them. Could this be from a viral illness?