126 patient evaluations for Modafinil

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Mar 20, 2013 (Started May 15, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (obstructive sleep apnea)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Remember to set an alarm to take lunch time dose

  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 15, 2012 (Started Jun 15, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for avoidance by staying home)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily

  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 18, 2012 (Started Jun 01, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 400 mg Daily
Cost: $50-99 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 22, 2012 (Started Jun 30, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Cost: $100-199 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 13, 2012 (Started Apr 02, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for brain fog)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for cognitive impairment)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: WARNING: This drug interacts with hormonal birth control (E.G. - "The Pill") Talk to your doctor if you're using birth control and wanting to use Provigil

  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 3, 2012 (Started Nov 01, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for pain)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take

  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 15, 2011 (Started Mar 15, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (difficulty staying asleep)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 1, 2011 (Started Sep 15, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: It just didn't seem to work at all and to get it approved through my insurance just for one month was a nightmare. Even with my insurance covering it, it was over $100 for a one month prescription.

  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 26, 2011 (Started Apr 07, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    None (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

Dec 25, 2011 (Started Jan 05, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (dry mouth)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: N/A
Cost: $100-199 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks
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