Question 1

how helpful is provigil?

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Usually effective: Like all medications Provigil (modafinil) works better for some people than it does for others, and there are some people for whom it may not work at all. However, in my experience, it has been a highly effective medication for most people with excessive fatigue. It is indicated for excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and shift work, but it is used off label in many ways.

Question 2

would it cost for provigil?

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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 3

i am taking provigil, how does it work?

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Differently: It is thought Provigil was developed as an alternative to narcotic stimulants. It works on a different set of receptors in your brain that control the release of certain chemicals, presumably to help you keep alert. The exact mechanism on neurotransmitters, like catecholamines, or various areas of the brain, are still being studied, after a look at the medical literature.

Question 4

how long will it take for provigil to leave the body?

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About a day: The half life (time it requires for 50% of the medication to be eliminated from the body) is roughly 15 hours.  The clinical effects of the medication are typically gone in under a day. The medication is almost completely cleared from your system within a few days.

Question 5

has anyone tried modalert, provigil, with much success?

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Yes: I have written Provigil and had many patient's have a positive response generally for excessive daytime sleepiness related to shift work, osa, or narcolepsy.

Question 6

is provigil available as a generic in the united states?

Accepted Answer

Modafinil: Modafinil is generic Provigil but still rather expensive to my knowledge.

Question 7

i take 200 mg of provigil daily to treat narcepsy. after 7 years it is not keeping me awake anymore. could i have dveloped an immunity to the drug?

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy: Check with your physician for the possibility that you may have developed other conditions like hypothyroidism, obstructive sleep apnea, depression, organic brain disorders, lack of exercise or poor sleep habits. He may need to reevaluate your medications. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 8

can u drink  with provigil?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

can provigil be prescribed for add?

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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.

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