Reviewer: on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have narcolepsy w/o cataplexy. I was on provigil for almost a year, eventually increasing to 600mg daily. I was irritable, couldn't drive more then 20 minutes, and still had sleep attacks. I was leary of Nuvigil, but tried it at my Neurologist's request. I have been surprised at how much better 300mg of nuvigil works. Friends, family, and co-workers have really noticed a difference, ... Show Full Comment

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I have narcolepsy w/o cataplexy. I was on provigil for almost a year, eventually increasing to 600mg daily. I was irritable, couldn't drive more then 20 minutes, and still had sleep attacks. I was leary of Nuvigil, but tried it at my Neurologist's request. I have been surprised at how much better 300mg of nuvigil works. Friends, family, and co-workers have really noticed a difference, as have I. I can safely drive for about an hour- I haven't tried longer distances. No sleep attacks during waking hours, no insomnia. Sleep paralysis has worsened upon awakening, but I find that to be a small price to pay for the benefits.
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Reviewer: gb, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've had extreme fatigue for the last 15 years. It started after I was diagnosed with Mono and it never went away. I would take a nap any chance I got. After work, I would come home and fall asleep. If that was not possible, I would lay around with no energy to do the needed tasks. I negated my duties as a wife and mother and did the minimal amount. It was an extreme sacrifice to do anyth ... Show Full Comment

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I've had extreme fatigue for the last 15 years. It started after I was diagnosed with Mono and it never went away. I would take a nap any chance I got. After work, I would come home and fall asleep. If that was not possible, I would lay around with no energy to do the needed tasks. I negated my duties as a wife and mother and did the minimal amount. It was an extreme sacrifice to do anything for my family because of the energy that was required. Simply going to the park to play took an enormous toll. Most doctors just attributed this fatigue to depression, which I do have. Finally someone listened and did not write off my fatigue! I have been taking Nuvigil 150mg/day for three days and cannot believe how much better I feel. I haven't craved a nap and I feel like an energetic child again. I also feel happier. The day-to- day activities that I used to dread are now activities that I enjoy doing. The only side effects I have noticed are dry mouth and insomnia. I'm hoping the insomnia will decrease, but after sleeping excessively for 15 years, a little insomnia doesn't bother me in the least.
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Reviewer: nannysplace, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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So far it has worked good. it has helped me to stay awake & not get sleepy in the middle of the day.

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So far it has worked good. it has helped me to stay awake & not get sleepy in the middle of the day.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I began taking Nuvigil 1 month ago and I can completely tell a difference! For the past 25 years I have been laying down every chance I get to take a nap on Sundays. This past Sunday was the first time I had no other plans and did not lay down for a nap. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and RA and I have been able to completely come off all pain meds. I feel better than I have in A KONG ... Show Full Comment

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I began taking Nuvigil 1 month ago and I can completely tell a difference! For the past 25 years I have been laying down every chance I get to take a nap on Sundays. This past Sunday was the first time I had no other plans and did not lay down for a nap. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and RA and I have been able to completely come off all pain meds. I feel better than I have in A KONG TIME! I am thankful my doctor knew about this drug and extremely thankful my insurance covers it.
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Reviewer: dcsnooze@aol.com, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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have been on Provigil for years 600mg, worked great. Ins. issues and wouldn't approve full dose, so they added Adderall 40mg on weekends which worked good. Ins. change again, now HAVE to have Nuvigil. Not sure yet what I think, too early to tell but can tell a difference between Nuvigil and Provigil, Provigil kept me up all day-taking 400mg in am/200 in pm. Still tired with the Nuvigil 250mg ... Show Full Comment

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have been on Provigil for years 600mg, worked great. Ins. issues and wouldn't approve full dose, so they added Adderall 40mg on weekends which worked good. Ins. change again, now HAVE to have Nuvigil. Not sure yet what I think, too early to tell but can tell a difference between Nuvigil and Provigil, Provigil kept me up all day-taking 400mg in am/200 in pm. Still tired with the Nuvigil 250mg- may add a 20mg of Adderall to it and see if it helps.
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