126 patient evaluations for Modafinil

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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

Aug 18, 2008 (Started Jan 22, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 400 mg Daily
Cost: $50-99 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 18, 2008 (Started Aug 21, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 21, 2008 (Started Jun 15, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
Cost: $50-99 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 2, 2008 (Started May 14, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 400 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Too weak for me, but I can't have stimulants so am stuck.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 18, 2008 (Started Aug 08, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 29, 2008 (Started Jun 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (shallow breathing, dry mouth, stiffness in neck)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Advice & Tips: Adderall XR is a MUCH less expensive alternative and has worked JUST as well for me. I still have SOME of the side effects, but they are not NEARLY as pronounced as with Provigil.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: dry mouth, shallow breathing, stiffness in neck
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 20, 2008 (Started Sep 13, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Cost: $200+ monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 24, 2008 (Started Oct 07, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: I take this as needed, usually not more than 5 times a week. I feel great and I am on the lowest dose. I do not feel sped up at all, but it really helps with the fatigue.
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 9, 2008 (Started Jan 27, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A 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
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