Question 1

would it cost for provigil?

Accepted Answer

EVERYTHING costs.: Someone has to pay. Your insurance company probably won't help because it doesn't satisfy their 2 unwritten requirements: 1. It must be inexpensive. 2. It must either be ineffective, or it must have unpleasant side effects so you won't want refills.

Question 2

can u drink  with provigil?

Accepted Answer

Provigil/alcohol: Not advised, due to resultant euphoria, increase blood pressure, & effect on liver.

Question 3

does provigil cause appetite loss?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Although taste and nausea related side effects can impact eating, weight or appetite loss has not been a major outcome of using Provigil (modafinil).

For more information:
http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0000196/.

Question 4

can provigil be prescribed for add?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are numerous studies showing some benefit from Provigil for treatment of adhd, but the fda raised concerns over possible side effects at doses necessary for adhd effectiveness, which is higher than for excessive sleepiness.  However, a number of psychiatrists have used it off-label in that way.

Question 5

could provigil show up on any drug test?

Accepted Answer

No: It has to be a special test looking for it.

Question 6

what are the effects of provigil on narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

Wakefulness: Modafinil is classified as a somnolytic, and promotes alertness and wakefulness through selective activation of wake and sleep centers in the central nervous system.  The fda has approved its use in nacrolepsy, adjunctive treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea, and shift-work sleep disorder. Off-label, it's used for adhd and adjectively for depression.

Question 7

is provigil/modafinil now available again in south africa?

Accepted Answer

Call pharmacy: Most of the docs who volunteer to answer questions on this forum are in the USA.  We have several South African docs who contribue as well.  I am from the US and I cannot find anything definite on supply of Provigil currently.  Call your pharmacy or your GP and ask.

Question 8

prescribed this provigil and wonder if there are any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: The most common side effect of Modafinil is headache, but the headaches are mild and transient in most people, not lasting more than a week.  It's also possible to develop a drug rash, as it is with most drugs.  Other side effects are uncommon.

Question 9

i am unable to afford provigil and was wondering if there any alternative medicines i can take?

Accepted Answer

Provigil: Depends on what it's used for, for example if used for sleep disorder with excess daytime sleepiness, then generic form of stimulant such as Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) might be an option.

Question 10

been on provigil for narcolepsy for 10yrs are then any studies for possible problems with long term use?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Most patients on Provigil do very well without any long-term problems.   Always prudent to periodically check liver fnctns and blood count just in case, but unlikely any issues.  Also, positive is fact that tolerance with Provigil is rather uncommon, so doseage can stay stable.

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