Posted by Snoozy on May 23, 2003, at 14:26:45
In reply to Re: Drug that could change my life...if I can get it » Snoozy, posted by jemma on May 23, 2003, at 12:04:29
Thanks, I have tried Provigil. I was on it for about 3 weeks, and it did help with the sleepiness without any major crashing. Unfortunately, my insurance denied coverage and I can't afford to pay for it out-of-pocket (already on the hook for the stuff I did get). I don't know how long it will take to go through the appeals, but based on previous experience, I am not at all encouraged! If I didn't have this big thing going on this month, I could handle the waiting. My pdoc said he would try to get some samples for me.
Thanks for sharing your experience. May I ask what dose you take and how long you've been on it?
> Have you considered modafinil (brand name provigil or alertec). It's used to treat narcolepsy and has little abuse potential, so your pdoc might be receptive. I take it, and I feel more awake than I've ever felt in my life. Plus it increased my energy and motivation. I find that stimulants are okay, but they wear off and the rebound is hard to take.
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> - Jemma
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