Provigil and weight gain

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765921 tn?1240405239 I don't know much about Provigil, but I know that Lyrica cause cause a lot of swelling and weight gain. I don't take either one because of inter-actions with other medicines, but I know Lyrica is a typical drug for fibro but a lot of people can't take it.
1215331 tn?1278590953 Sorry that this isn't strictly a Thyroid question. I have a normal TSH level (2.5), and normal T4 and T3 test results. This started about 5 years ago. I gained 30 to 40 lbs in a matter of 3-4 months, without any changes in my eating, lifestyle, or anything else that could explain this. I got stretchmarks from the rapid weight gain. I was 20 yrs old at the time, (I wasn't pregnant.) I also had extreme fatigue, insomnia, body aches, constipation, and headaches.
797195 tn?1240579823 I've been on both Provigil and Nuvigil. There is NO comparison. Nuvigil is hands down MUCH more effective to me than Provigil. Provigil always gave me a "rush" upper feeling. It felt like I was a little high. Provigil, on the other hand, is a slow and gradual release. I take it in the morning, and within an hour or so, I notice I can just concentrate better and am less tired. Its very gradual and lasts a lot longer than Provigil.
1100837 tn?1267668675 m experiencing from the RA and FMS with Provigil (for fatigue) and Effexor XR (for pain). What do you all think?
Avatar f tn Although I felt better, I was by no means back to normal. After continued weight gain and fatigue, I went back and was referred to an endocrinologist who said I shouldn't be on synthroid, and that because I have still have periods I could not have secondary hypothyroid. So, my synthroid was decreased from 0.88 to 0.75 with a longterm plan to follow up with my regular doctor and eventually wean off. My tsh was 0.32 and ft4 0.66 I'm now taking 0.
572651 tn?1530999357 Actually I haven't had weight gain on steroids, though I've only had 2 rounds thus far. I have to say I haven't had relief of symptoms either, so I may not be opting for the IV stuff again. Steroids have produced the world's reddest face on me, and that's it. That goes away quickly each day. I'm thinking your weight gain is from fluid retention, and will remit pretty soon. Make yourself drink at least a quart of water more than usual to help flush out that stuff.
Avatar m tn I have been taking metformin for over ten years, synthroid, crestor, spirnalactone, & provigil. I am not a diabetic, but considered to have Metabolic X syndrome. I really want to loose some weight, but it doesn't seem to come off if I eat healthy and exercise or don't. My weight seems to stay the same until I try to diet. I'm faithful for about 6 to 8 weeks with no results, then I go back to my old habits and gain about 5 pounds. I'm almost afraid to diet.
Avatar f tn I am in a similar situation such as yourself. I had been on Provigil for approximately a year and it helped me tremendously. I was able to look for employment again, seek out options for going bk to school, and I had much less social anxiety with friends, family, and the public. I also went on a much needed weight loss program and had lost 17 lbs. Then my insurance denied coverage and we are working on an appeal.
517902 tn?1314715429 I could not take Lyrica b/c of side effects. (hard to explain the effects) I take provigil and that really helps with energy. I did gain some weight with Lyrica while I was trying it.
Avatar f tn I have tried provigil on and off for years. No side effects. It did keep me from that feeling I couldnt wake up for any reason. No insurance complained but now suddenly, they said because I made a late insurance payment, Im being canceled. I believe they dont want to pay for my provigil. I had sent the payment to Aetna Tri Net Cobra and did it online instead of mailing it, had I mailed it, it would have been postmarked. I got very little mail for days after the Memorial Holiday.
405614 tn?1329144114 is that silly, or what? If you need to lose weight (and I do), they would definitely improve your health and reduce your further health care costs! I took Phentermine for a while, which helped control my appetite, and I had to pay cash. I shopped around to find the lowest price, so it wasn't too bad; I wish it could keep me alert. I looked up Phendimetrazine 105mg ER tablets in my formulary, and it's not even listed.
871962 tn?1244730028 The medications I have used are provigil and adderall, and I don't take them every day, so tracking them would be helpful. (I currently take provigil.) Tracking the degree of sleepiness is also helpful, since I am sleepy almost every day and a yes/no doesn't do much. Others with narcolepsy might benefit from tracking sleep paralysis but fortunately I don't have that problem. That being said, I really like all the trackers here.
968560 tn?1307451498 Anybody know if there is any problems taking tramadol and provigil together?
620048 tn?1358018235 I do use OTC sleep aids like you said and i think for now i will continue, i have some ambien, but i will keep it to use when i need it, since i had to beg for it. I dont want to use it all the time anyway. And i use 200 mg of provigil now, and i sometimes i could use a bit more. But i try to stick with 200 mg.
Avatar f tn s in the fridge until I receive training). I did start Provigil for fatigue on Saturday. I felt okay Sunday and Monday but I was pretty exhausted Tuesday and somewhat tired today. I didn't get up until 11 and I napped from 4pm to 8pm. I also noticed that I have no appetite. I have cotton mouth. I am very thirsty and nauseous. I did eat some cereal today. I tried to eat a little oatmeal tonight and only managed about two bites. Has anyone else had similar issues? Did anything help?
1033596 tn?1252519593 I don't want to play doctor here or anything, but I was in a similar situation for several years. My apartment got broken into, then I moved home, and then my house literally got hit by lightening. I started taking lexapro for the Post-Traumatic Stress. I'd always been a bit of a snacker and stress-eater, but I a burdensome amount of weight from it. I asked my doctor about other alternatives to the Lexapro, and she suggested Welbutrin.
Avatar f tn When I was taking Prozac I didnt gain weight.Paxcel made me gain some though.
429700 tn?1308007823 She is not using it for MS. My only warning is she complains of losing weight and getting a headache as she comes down from it i hope it works for you.
Avatar f tn How long did it take people to gain weight, if any on Methimazole. I want to gain weight and nothing has happened. I've been on it for about a month now.
Avatar f tn My symptoms, extreme fatigue, dry eyes, dry skin, constipation, brittle nails, weight gain, carpel tunnel, muscle tendonitis and aches, constant headaches. my primary suggested i might have an issue with my pituitary gland. she started me on 50mg of Synthroid 35 days ago. i feel no change. i am having blood work done again today to see if there is any change in labs.
Avatar f tn This is the time in your life more than ever that you should be eating healthy and exercising regularly. Expect to gain weight ; that is healthy and necessary for most women, but if the gain happens too quickly you MUST Work with your OB to ensure that you are as healthy as possible. I would really listen to Alaysha's advice personally.. She's a model and one of the most stunning pregnant women I've ever seen, so I'd follow her rules for healthy weight gain personally lol.