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Cindy Smith

Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 7:18 PM

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My rheumy gave me samples today of Nuvigil after I explained how sick and worn out I am by Thurs & Fri of the work week. I've been taking vacation days on Weds lately as that is the day I can feel myself going down hill thinking if I'm proactive it wouldn't get so bad. But that didn't work. She suggested I try taking this on Thurs & Friday so I don't feel so bad on those days.

Anyway, I wanted to know if anyone is using either as I guess the Nuvigil is the newer version of Provigil? If so, what was your experience? Also, if you are paying out of pocket what the cost is as my rheumy said the insurance denies many of the requests?

The samples of Nuvigil are 250mg. I took it this morning after my visit and went to work. I didn't feel so sick or tired, but am wondering if the 250mg does is too strong for me. I think I might have been too perky and a little bit unfocused. BigGrin

Do you know if the Nuvigil can be cut in half to make two does from one pill without creating problems?

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Seabee Mom

Posted Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:27 AM

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Hi I started taking Nuvigil @ 150 mg 1 time a day (morning HA HA) back in June and let me tell you, what a difference that has made on my life.

I work really strange and fast pace hours and I was thinking man I am not going to be able to do this. We tried this med and I can now work better with it. I know some do not like it, but for me it has really helped.

I spent a lot of time researching the data on line on this and as I said people either love it or hate it. I don't remember seeing 250 mg, so talk to your Dr about trying a lower dose.

Have an awesome weekend - I call them recharging days!

Janet

Dx RA Nov 2008 Dx Type 2 Oct 2008
Current Meds: Metformin, Prandin, Celebrex, Methotrexate, Folic Acid, Plaquenil, Lisinopril, and just added....... Nuvigil (to keep me awake so that I can remember to take all of my other pills!)

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meow meow

Posted Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:30 PM

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Hi- I've used both. They just gave me a little headache but nothing too bad. They do work definately. I take 1/2 pill of the 150 mg when needed.

However, you asked about out of pocket cost- my doctor told me Nuvigial is crazy expensive if your insurance doesn't pay for it. Sad

Maybe the provigil is cheaper since they have competition now??

Good luck and stock up on those samples!!! BigGrin

meowx2

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Pinkie

Posted Monday, November 23, 2009 2:18 AM

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My rheumy gave me samples of Provigil as I have to travel sometimes for work and especially if I have to go east, it can be hard to stay alert. The Provigil has really helped when I have taken it. I have just used it occasionally but it really helped.

take care,
Lisa

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DX=Spondyloarthropathy, Hyponea (type of apnea), early carpal tunnel

Meds= Humira

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