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Provigil

Provigil

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Generic Drug

Modafinil

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Headache
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Chest pain
Sleepiness
Nervousness
Nausea
Heartburn
Loss of appetite
Paresthesia
Heart palpitations
Numbness or tingling
Runny nose
Reduced appetite
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Suicidal thoughts
Drug problems
Rash
Illegal drug abuse

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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?

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Could provigil show up on any drug test?

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Is Provigil/Modafinil now available again in South Africa?

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

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

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Before I made an online appointment I wanted to find out if Provigil was considered a controlled substance and if it can be prescribed or not?

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Opinions on provigil? Don't look into the question. Just throw your 2 cents in on your thoughts, feelings, what you actually know about it, etc.

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Have narcolepsy & take provigil 1ce @730am for last 3 weeks. I didn't take over weekend. Took Mon am & haven't slept since. Prob w/ med or condition?

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Im getting my bilirubin checked tomorrow, if i take a modifinil/provigil today, could that mess up my test? Make it more elevated than it actually is?

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Does provigil have sulphur in it and would that be enough to cause a reaction? I am allergic to sulphur drugs. I was told it had a slight content as a binder.

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Can you drink caffeine while taking provigil?

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Do headaches from Nuvigil or Provigil go away over time?

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Can a blood test show elevated levels of provigil/modafinil?

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What to do if I had a rash before taking provigil, do I just look for a new one?

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Will provigil show up in urine if so what for and how long will it stay in your urine if you are a about 200ld and 5'3?

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