Dec 28, 2016 (Started Aug 31, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Aug 11, 2015 (Started Aug 31, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: I GET TIRED EVERYDAY STILL, BUT I DON'T ALWAYS NAP LIKE I USED TO.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Aug 11, 2014 (Started Aug 31, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: It is still working well, as my napping and dozing has decreased quite a bit. Thumbs Up to Provigil!!
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Jul 14, 2012 (Started Aug 31, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: DEFINITELY HELPS SO I'M NOT ALWAYS DOZING OFF.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Dec 1, 2011 (Started Aug 31, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: The insurance company stopped paying for Provogil. It took a month to get it approved.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Nov 15, 2011 (Started Aug 31, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: I get very tired and could sleep all day. I was on Provigil, but then the insurance company denied refills. It took a month to get the insurance company to approve it.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Aug 1, 2011 (Started Aug 31, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: I was on Provigil because e I was sleeping all the time. Then insurance company denied my prescription. It took one month to get me back on it.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Aug 1, 2010 (Started Aug 31, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: Without this medication, I sleep on & off all day, and I am constantly weak & tired. I don't feel like doing anything. My insurance company stopped paying for it for 1 month while I appealed their decision. I won the appeal and I thank God I was able to take it again.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

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