provigil vs nuvigil cost

I tried a free 7 day supply of Nuvigil; I found that it lasts longer than Provigil, and seems pretty powerful. I found myself a little irritable, and had some rapid heartbeats, but that's something that can happen with me if I take a decongestant, so I wouldn't say that you would have the same side effects. I would suggest that you take it pretty early in the morning, as I really had a hard time sleeping, even with meds to help that.

I was told my cost on Nuvigil and generic Provigil is the same --- 30 doses with a co-pay of $75. Enjoy your good fortune Lulu. Your insurance always seems to treat you well.

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.

Anyone on medicare have any experience or enlightenment on provigil financial help? I've been quoted 33% copay (tier 4) by my drug insurance company which is over $300 for me The online sources I've contacted no longer cover provigil since the generic came out and the generic is about the same price... Looking for financial assistance sources if anyone knows of any thanks!

For me, the difference between Nuvigil and Provigil was amazing. Nuvigil gave me back my life. Provigil let me leave the house but I had trouble functioning. And since Provigil is "going away" it is tough to even get samples. My insurance never approved Provigil but they have approved Nuvigil.

I saw my neurologist on Friday and he said NO WAY to the Ritalin. He perscribed the Nuvigil for me to try which I'm hoping helps me out. I put off taking it due to the high cost and thought the Ritalin would be so much cheaper. He said the Ritalin takes out the good things and is to addictive.

provigil(modafinal) and nuvigil are non-amphetamine stimulants... nuvigil is the sustained release version. most health insurances will require a you to try other drugs like ritalin first or prior authorizations and after all that still have it cost a lot by having some type of deductible/coinsurance for either one of these. anti-depressants will not help with drowsiness/sleep attacks.

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.

Is any help available to reduce costs of Nuvigil . I am medicare with Humana supplement and my cost would be in excess of $800. For 30 tablets. I can not afford this or two other medications each would require me to pay between between $600. And $800. I have been trying to find help, going without for the past two months.

I was on Provigil for years never been on Nuvigil but it is probably similar only side effects I ever had was that if I took it too late I couldn't sleep that night one time I did look up the side effects for provigil and back ache was one of them but im not sure if I ever had that or not...

I used to take Provigil but switched over to Nuvigil within the past year because it seems to keep working a little longer. It was originally prescribed for me as part of treatment for sleep apnea in 2007, two years before I was diagnosed with MS. For me, this drug is well worth the price when I am awake (and alert) for the entire 45 minute drive to work in the afternoon. It is priceless when I'm still awake for the long drive home past midnight.

A co-worker called this week with a question about our insurance - she was denied provigil/nuvigil, even though her doctor contacted the insurance company and appealed the decision. She suffers great fatigue and the sample helped her a lot. She was wondering if I had any clues as to how others get this drug approved since it is not an MS drug.

have you tried nuvigil - the next generation version of provigil? I understand it is less expensive, insurance is more likely to cover the cost, and it works in some sort of new, improved way. I would ask the doctors about this ....

I took Nuvigil like Provigil. Go to the company website and they may have a card you can print and take to the pharmacy for a discount. That's what I did with Nuvigil until my insurance started covering it. I started out paying $300 at first. Good luck.

I have taken both Provigil and Nuvigil. The neuro that treats my sleep apnea prescribed Provigil for me several years ago before I was diagnosed with MS. They are expensive meds but do more than any other drug I take to noticably improve my daily life. I'd give up many other things to continue to afford either one. Neither drug gets rid of my fatigue or boosts my energy (wish they did). What they do is help to keep me awake and alert during the day.

Well they got the insurance to approve the provigil. Whoo hoo!!! It would have cost $864 but I only paid $3. What a relief. I would never have paid that much money out of pocket for the medicine. I will pay out of pocket for some but that is ridiculous. Anyway just glad they approved it so now maybe I can get some relief from this fatigue.

I take provigil (similar to nuvigil) for excessive daytime sleepiness. I also have severe obstructive sleep apnea, and use a CPAP at night. The provigil does keep me from napping during the day, and I take it when driving longer distances. I would caution you that taking a stimulant does not make up for lost sleep, it may work for a couple of weeks, months or so, but the lack of sleep will come back and manifest itself and make things worse. You should get treatment your sleep apnea.

ve been making a switch from Provigil to Nuvigil. I use the Nuvigil more often on work days. It seems to be the longer acting of the two. Since I work afternoon shift, I need to remain awake and alert later, as I drive home at midnight or after. This isn't the kind of drug that causes my eyes to pop open and sends my energy into overdrive when it starts working. It does it's magic quietly for me even at higher doses.

Anyone who has trouble with Nuvigil keeping them up at night might do better taking Provigil. It is supposed to have a shorter duration of action. I found this to be true and I have taken both. Besides, Provigil is scheduled to be available in generic form in 2012. That should make it a little more affordable for you or your insurance company. Don't worry too much Nanci. Nuvigil isn't a drug you have to take every day.

Nuvigil, alerted, modafinil, Provigil are the same -as far as I understand. I am paying more than you - I have high deductible insurance but took the hit because I needed a replacement for amantadine to help with fatigue. Thought I was ok until the amantadine worked its way out of my system and then I crashed. But new drug is giving me BP problems. Is anyone taking the drug with NO BP problems? How much can you take?

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