126 patient evaluations for Modafinil

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Jan 10, 2019 (Started Apr 06, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Take provigil mo later than noon. I took it once around 3 pm then I couldn’t get to sleep until ~ 4am!

Dec 2, 2015 (Started Apr 06, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Provigil gives me energy to do my daily chores i.e. fixing meals, laundry, showering. I have no side efffects! The generic modafinil is the same as Provigil and much less expensive!
  • 0 helpful marks

May 19, 2018 (Started Aug 31, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: NOW THAT I HAVE PD AND SENSORY NEUROPATHY I AM ALWAY S TIRED AND IN PAIN.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

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
  • 1 helpful mark

Feb 21, 2018 (Started Apr 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: One pill keeps me awake and alert until mid-day. That's what I expected. It's easy to adhere to and does't cause me any side affects.
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 30, 2017 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: At tne end of 2016, I quit working at UTC full time. When the days get shorter in August, something happens to my mood. This year was different because I didn't have to work. The Psych Dr said to try adding 30 mg of Cymbalta later in the day to get rid of the "zaps". This happens because the brain needs more antidepressant. I also added 200 mg modafinil per day. It has been 1 week.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 6, 2017 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: The jury is still out. If I was working full-time, perhaps I would need 300 mg/day. I think the key is to not take long naps that end up keeping you up until 2am.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 23, 2016 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I am starting at 100mg/day. Maybe the Rytary helps with wakefulness? Must wait until the dead of winter.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 1, 2015 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I take 300mg/day.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 8, 2014 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Started on Nov 1. 2014 this season. 300mg modafinil. Yes, I n case I start to doubt if the drug is helpful--it is. Caffeine does not help me feel better. More sleep does not help me feel more lively.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 22, 2014 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I have been take this seasonally. Note that the "plan" price at Express Scripts was about $1000 for 90 day supply (any dosage); my insurance price was about $100. Now, my insurance price for the same 90 day supply is $20 and I think it's because of generic/patent status.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Apr 18, 2013 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (insomnia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I still take this in the fall (when the days are just starting to get short) like the end of August. I then stop in March. I have used Nuvigil or Provigil. If I decrease dose, i am sleepy during day. If i maintain does, it is very easy to stay up until 1am.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Aug 23, 2011 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 400 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Helps with sleepiness during the day.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

May 13, 2010 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: I liked Provigil. It counteracted the sleepiness from Cymbalta prescribed by the psychatrist, but the dosage wasn't enough for sleepiness from Mirapex prescribed by the neurologist. Medco wouldn't up my dosage.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

May 2, 2010 (Started Sep 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: This works. My Rx ran out, then Medco wouldn't allow me300mg/day. then the dr. subscribes a new drug Nuvigil for250g/day. Note that Provigil will go generic soon, and the cost will decrease.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
  • 2 helpful marks

Jan 15, 2016 (Started Jan 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 26, 2016 (Started Oct 14, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 400 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Provigil remains my fantastic life changer, since it keeps me awake all day.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Apr 28, 2015 (Started Oct 14, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 400 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Provigil continues to be a very effective treatment for fatigue, I would not be able to stay awake without it.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 25, 2012 (Started Oct 14, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 400 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: The increased dosage helps to shorten how long I sleep, when I sometimes still fall asleep during the day. I also don't fall back to sleep, right after eating breakfast or lunch.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 19, 2009 (Started Oct 14, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 400 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 7, 2008 (Started Oct 14, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Provigil has enabled me to stay awake and function all day, without it I fall asleep when I am sitting down longer than 15 minutes. I am still able to nap or rest, even if I just took it and it does not make me nervous or jittery.
Cost: $200+ monthly
  • 1 helpful mark

Jun 26, 2015 (Started Jan 10, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for brain fog)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: Stick to it. Take before noon. It could otherwise keep you awake at night.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 19, 2009 (Started Jan 10, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for brain fog)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 28, 2015 (Started Apr 15, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for narcolepsy)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg Daily

Oct 7, 2012 (Started Apr 15, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for narcolepsy)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 10, 2011 (Started Feb 04, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for brain fog)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (headaches)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: $50-99 monthly
Side effects: headaches, headaches

Feb 24, 2009 (Started Feb 04, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for brain fog)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (headaches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: $50-99 monthly
Side effects: headaches, headaches

Dec 4, 2008 (Started Feb 04, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for brain fog)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (headaches)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: I got bad headaches on a whole tablet but 1/2 a tablet works just fine without any side effects
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: headaches, headaches
  • 1 helpful mark

Sep 10, 2014 (Started Feb 28, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Great for people like me..Help you use your brain for positive effects.
Cost: $100-199 monthly

Feb 10, 2014 (Started Feb 28, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks
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