Consult your doctor about the importance of continuing your current OSA treatment while taking PROVIGIL
Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD)
Narcolepsy
I was prescribed this medication by my Hepatologist for extreme interferon fatigue but did not take it after reading the side effects, particularly the nervousness and trouble sleeping. Some members have reported good results, especially with renewed energy levels.
when she takes all the pills that are prescribed to her from just one doctor, everything starts acting up - her bum pancreas and her liver...,so she stops taking the pills on her own and feels better...till she starts taking them again, she's an addict for crimany sakes...
I think to myself, don't these doctors see how bad off she is, why on earth would they prescribe her all these pills? Because she asks for them, and they do it.
Modafinil (d, l-2-[(diphenylmethyl) sulfinyl] acetamide) [Provigil] is a novel wake- and vigilance- promoting agent that is chemically and pharmacologically dissimilar to CNS stimulants such as the amphetamines, methylphenidate, and pemoline. It is well tolerated and has low abuse liability compared to CNS stimulants.
Modafinal promotes wakefulness. During income tax season it enabled me to work business hours in the U.S. and accommodate international clients as well.
I eventually started going to the bathroom and catching a very few zzzzzs in the stall. I found a way to balance my chin on my hands. If I could actually fall asleep for a few seconds, it brought me out of that fatigue loop and I was able to stay awake.
Personally I think that medication is not the answer for fatigue. The best remedy is actually just to take a nap. If you have a problem with your employer, you can get a note from your neurologist.
I also started to have extreme pain in my temples, forehead(like sinus congestion), and nausea. I went to the ENT and got a CT scan and they said they didnt see any problems with my sinuses. I also stopped taking Provigil, but im still having pressure in my temples and forehead. I know Provigil can cause headaches but this is not like any headache I have had. I still feel pressure in my temples and forhead even though I have stopped taking Provigil. Can you have withdraws from Provigil?
You need to get yourself to a different neurologist. It sounds to me like that this neurologist has done absolutely nothing to get to the bottom of what's causing the odd sensations, fatigue, and myoclonus jerks.
It may be hard to get the Provigil without any type of diagnosis, but it really depends on your insurance company. I was diagnosed with a demyelinating disease prior to the MS diagnosis, and it was difficult getting the Provigil.
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. It supposedly has less addictive properties from meth, but I can see where it would be abused and it is. My advice, talk with your doctor, if he/she thinks it is something that is right for you, give it a try, but stick to the strict dosing instructions.
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