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5509293 tn?1428531475 May I suggest that we complain to state agencies, write insurers certified letters, and lay the groundwork for legal action. Insurance companies will then pay for what your doctor prescribes, and you'll have more money. Give that a try. This is my first day on Provigil, taking 200 mg this morning. This is an attempt to replace Adderall 15 to 30 mg per day. Provigil walloped my blood pressure. It dropped by 10 points when I check 12 hours after taking the first dose.
Avatar f tn Hi, I took Provigil for about eight months, sometimes 100 mg, sometimes 200 mg per day, depending on the day. It worked great at the beginning but eventually stopped working. So I went on Adderal for about six months and the same thing. It worked at first but not so much as time went by. I am back on Provigil and it is working again but not very good. I keep cutting my hours down at work because of the fatigue but it is beginning to get the best of me.
Avatar n tn Hello, I am a 29 yo F who was diagnosed with MS in 1998. I have been doing awesome on provigil for the last 7 years. Now my insurance company will not pay for it, and I surely can't afford $380 per month for this. I have recently run out of the dr's samples and my last prescription. My dr has done everything they can think of to fight this and I have done the same. If anyone has any ideas I would greatly appreciate it. I am just tired all of the time.
Avatar f tn Hi I was rx.ed Provigil but my insurance denied me too. They did accept Ritalin , I've been on it a week .. It helped a little with the fatigue but I was being cautious , I never took a full dose ( I'm sensitive to many drugs) I see neuro tomorrow and am going to try to get Adderall instead , its suppose to have a smoother effect.
1088527 tn?1425313375 I started taking provigil yesterday and wow I cant believe the energy I scrubbed the shower down washed the cabinets down went food shopping then took dog to dog park for 4 hours then home and dinner usually just one of these activities wipes me out . I am glad that I have energy but I feel jittery my legs feel like they are going hundred miles and hour and I am stuttering badly in the am I think I am trying to talk faster then I can get it out.
Avatar f tn m down to my last six Provigil, and doubt that I can afford another Rx. Even if I get diagnosed, my insurance doesn't cover Provigil; no studies show that it's beneficial in the treatment of MS. Cephalon won't give it free unless you have the FDA approved diagnoses; Obstructive sleep apnea, shift worker sleep disorder, or narcolepsy, none of which I have. I will miss the days of clarity and focus, the drive to get things done. I will do what I can to carry on.
1511858 tn?1290477459 My muscles tremor when over exherted and I need Provigil to get out of the bed and drive and function without fear of falling asleep ...I've been taking provigil with great success however, I am having a hard time with insurance filling it with new Medicare ins. restrictions and pre auth's required etc.
Avatar m tn your doctor should step up to the plate and go to bat for you. Not sure what your insurance co is talking about "treating side effects of other meds"..... there are many different "rescue" drugs used to treat the side effects from the HCV treatment drugs. whatever it takes to keep you on the treatent meds. some of these meds are anti-depressants, sleep meds, itching meds, etc,etc. did you do a 4 week test? anyway best of luck to you.
620048 tn?1358018235 With my mail order pharmacy the cost for 90 days (1 pill per day) is $970.20 without insurance and with my insurance the cost to me is $220.91. I believe this one is worth every penny. My insurance had never approved Provigil so my doctor was giving me samples. The Nuvigil is lower in cost so my insurance company approved it without much of a fight. I was only able to take a small dose (cutting the pill so 50mg - 100mg with permission from the manufacturer and my doctor) of Provigil.
405614 tn?1329144114 I'm talking about coverage of medications. I've mentioned before that my insurance won't cover Provigil because I don't have a diagnosis, though a trial of it helped me a great deal. I called the company that makes it today, to inquire about their Patient Assistance Program. If you have any insurance, you aren't eligible for their help, even if your insurance won't pay for their medication.
572651 tn?1530999357 I was very surprised and pleased when the new rx arrived in the mail - Provigil has now gone generic, and Modafinil (the generic name) was shipped instead of the name brand. The cost? A total of $20 for a 90 day supply. Maybe now that it is available in generic form all of our insurance companies will be less difficult to work with and get approved. We can only hope........
572651 tn?1530999357 I work in a retail pharmacy and am used to seeing the prior authorization responses from insurance companies. I also used to be on Provigil (brand) and now take the generic for it, Modafinil, and my insurance approves it, but I have had a sleep study with a narcolepsy diagnosis and my doctor's office has to get it approved every year for a one year period. It is not easy and the doctor has to be willing to fight to get the approval. The diagnosis does make a difference.
Avatar f tn I cut them in half and they seem to work better for me. My insurance denied paying for them, so my health care provider perscribed me Provigil, insurance denied that one also. Going back today to discuss another option. Ritalin was suggested, so we might try that one. I'm just tired of being tired!
Avatar m tn It is also prescribed for extreme fatigue, but if it is not prescribed for the 3 things that the FDA has given approval for, insurance will not approve it. I took Provigil for about a year, I was on suboxone at the time, which can cause excessive sleepyness, but it was more than that. In the end, I was tested for sleep apnea and ended up being diagnosed with RLS, which can cause the same symptoms. The provigil worked great, but like Eagle said, it is very expensive.
1142551 tn?1264736930 I have been prescribed Provigil for my fatigue and my insurance (state assistance) will not cover the cost. I asked the pharmacy how much it would be just to buy it and he said it cost 500.00 monthly. My question is if anyone knows of a prescription assistance program or an online pharmacy that I can get this medication for a cheaper price.
Avatar f tn Can anybody tell about a website that I can trust,where I can buy Provigil(modafinil)for less?.I dont have medical insurance and I cant afford to.pay for it at regular price.I suffer from MS and I have chronic fatigue at all times.please,Anybody know about this.
405614 tn?1329144114 I have State provided insurance and they refused my initial prescription for Provigil also. They initially asked the doctor to fill out paperwork but this did not work so I ended up calling the insurance and asked for an explanation. They told me that they required me to take a total of 3 ADD medications, one of which absolutely had to be Strattera, before they would approve of Provigil.
429700 tn?1308007823 I also was prescribed Ritalin because my insurance would not cover Provigil. I took it for a year, but it gradually became less effective. I have now moved on to Adderall. Unlike Provigil, the other two meds "kick in" much sooner. I occasionally "schedule" a dose if I know I need evening energy (the kind of energy required to go to a movie with your family). If I forget to take a dose, I am quickly reminded of how well they actually work.
620048 tn?1358018235 For me there is a wonderful difference between Provigil and Nuvigil. Nuvigil starts to work faster, lasts longer, and really gives me mental energy that I haven't had in several years. The only down side for me is that Nuvigil has basically returned my energy and mental skills to normal. That is good. However, my body has lost so much conditioning over the last 2 years that I will have to work to get my strength and conditioning back. Now I have the energy to do that.
405614 tn?1329144114 I received a letter of denial for Provigil coverage after a free week's trial (from the drug company). The Provigil made a world of difference, but is really expensive. My other option is Ritalin, and I don't like the sound of the side effects. I had no negative ones from Provigil.
Avatar f tn s been an issue with me for more than 10 years, but the last 2 months I was really bad and just being awake for more than 5 hours wore me out. He prescribed Provigil and I've read some of the threads on it and it sounds very promising. My question is, is it something you can take daily indefinitely? Or are you supposed to just take it when you need it (which would be daily for me!) I hope my insurance will cover it because I'm not diagnosed with ms or anything.
Avatar f tn I saw my PCP today, and he told me Provigil was VERY expensive, $500.00 a month and insurance co would fight it, and even then my co-pay would be out of sight. He started me on a perscription of Bontril. I took one about 11:30 today, and had no problems today at work. I'm excited about this, I sure hope it works. I do have to see him every month to get a refill, as it does have some serious side-effects. But I really need the feeling of wakefullness and energy it gave me today.
405614 tn?1329144114 My insurance has also denied the initial request for Provigil and I have a dx of Cataplexy/Narcolepsy! However my doctor is giving me plenty of "sample" packs while this works out. Any chance you can get more "samples". And, the absorption into your body isn't altered by cutting the pill in half, so if the cost changes, it may be good to get the 200mg pills and cut them in half. It took me about two months to see a consistent improvement.
Avatar f tn I am tired, lack energy and have brain fog. My insurance won't authorize Provigil, because I don't have narcolepsy. Is there a medication that would work similarly to Provigil? I might have MS - need to do a repeat brain MRI. I would very much appreciate any feedback. Thank you!