30 patient evaluations for Modafinil taken for the purpose of 'fatigue' with a perceived effectiveness rating of Moderate
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Jul 21, 2009 (Started Mar 01, 2005)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsMild (irritability, dry mouth)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I feel it helps me to a degree w/the fatigue...I would really hate to have to try and function w/o it because I don't think I could..
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
dry mouth, irritability
- 0 helpful marks
Jun 14, 2009 (Started Nov 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsSevere (sleep problems, irritability, headaches, anxious mood, pain)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
I like to have energy, but sometimes Provigil just isn't for me.
Side effects:
sleep problems, irritability, anxious mood, pain, headaches, headaches
- 0 helpful marks
Apr 24, 2009 (Started Nov 01, 2005)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsSevere (sleep problems, stiffness in neck, jittery feeling, irritability, dry mouth, anxious mood)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
take if you need it and leave it alone if you don't
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
Side effects:
dry mouth, jittery feeling, sleep problems, anxious mood, irritability, stiffness in neck
- 2 helpful marks
Mar 5, 2009 (Started Mar 18, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsModerate (tachycardia (fast heart rate), stiffness in neck, sleep problems, overactivity, jittery feeling, dry mouth, anxious mood)
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AdherenceNever taken as prescribed
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
It is a hard drug to get approved by insurance companies especially if you are also on medicines to help you sleep or calm your nerves.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
tachycardia (fast heart rate), dry mouth, sleep problems, overactivity, stiffness in neck, anxious mood, jittery feeling
- 0 helpful marks
Jan 7, 2009 (Started Jul 10, 2002)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Oct 21, 2008 (Started Jul 10, 2002)
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EffectivenessMajor (for fatigue)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Nov 15, 2008 (Started Apr 01, 2005)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsModerate (jittery feeling, dry mouth, anxious mood)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Advice & Tips:
DUE TO BEING INJURED WITH A HERNIATED DISC AND NOT HAVING TO GO TO WORK,I AM ABLE TO CONSERVE MORE ENERGY. I AM ABLE TO LET MY BODY RUN IT'S NATURAL COURSE. I DEAL WITH FATIGUE BY RESTING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. WHEN I AM ABLE TO RETURN TO WORK,OR MAYBE WHEN EVERYTHING CALMS DOWN TO NORMAL?? I WILL DEFINITELY HAVE TO ,AND I MEAN DEFINITELY RE-START THIS MEDICATION.WITHOUT PROVIGIL, I CAN'T MAKE IT 5 HOURS WITHOUT WANTING TO GO TO SLEEP.I HAVE BEEN THROUGH QUITE AN ORDEAL,ANXIETY LEVELS HIGHEST EVER IN MY LIFE. PROVIGIL CAUSES ME TO HAVE ANXIETY IN MY LIFE. AND I CAN'T HANDLE ANYMORE THAN I ALREADY HAVE, SO I AM TAKING THIS STEP TO HELP.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
jittery feeling, anxious mood, dry mouth
Oct 9, 2008 (Started Apr 01, 2005)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsModerate (jittery feeling, dry mouth, anxious mood)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
jittery feeling, anxious mood, dry mouth
Jul 31, 2008 (Started Apr 01, 2005)
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EffectivenessSlight (for fatigue)
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Side effectsModerate (jittery feeling, dry mouth, anxious mood)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
CAUSES ANXIETY,IF I NEED TO I WILL RESTART AGAIN. I WANT TO TAKE A BREAK, AND SEE HOW I FEEL.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
jittery feeling, anxious mood, dry mouth
- 0 helpful marks
Sep 22, 2008 (Started Dec 03, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
Sep 9, 2008 (Started Jan 27, 2005)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
It does seem to help fatigue. It is very expensive if
you don't have insurance. I am insured at present time.
Ater I pay out of pocket, I pay nothing. ($1500).
- 0 helpful marks
Aug 21, 2008 (Started Jun 15, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Aug 18, 2008 (Started Aug 21, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
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