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eppur_se_muova

(37,403 posts)
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 08:33 PM Jun 2024

Can anyone report experience with Nuvigil (armodafinil) or Provigil (modafinil) for narcolepsy ?

I need to take a sleep study (thousands of $$$) which is apparently about the same process for sleep apnea or narcolepsy. If I have apnea, CPAP machines are the usual treatment; for narcolepsy, its Nu/Provigil (almost identical drugs). I'm trying to anticipate my options for either outcome, because I really can't afford the test right now (too young for Medicare, no insurance), and I have plenty of time to learn all I can about the treatments. If nu/provigil is prone to side effects, that might help me decide later. Thanks for any advice.

(both are Rx-only)

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Can anyone report experience with Nuvigil (armodafinil) or Provigil (modafinil) for narcolepsy ? (Original Post) eppur_se_muova Jun 2024 OP
Was prescribed Provigil think4yourself Jun 2024 #1

think4yourself

(850 posts)
1. Was prescribed Provigil
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 09:52 PM
Jun 2024

For severe depression. It is an amazing medication. The name comes from “promotes vigilance”. It really helped me with energy and constant tiredness. I read an anecdotal review that summed it up greatly “I’m not wide awake, I’m just not tired.”
I did not experience any side effects with this one, but as you know, every person is different!

This was a miraculous meditation for me but it cost a thousand a month so my insurance cut it off after a year or so.

I wish you well!!

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