I am on Provigil and it really does work. You don't even know you are taking it. No funny feelings. Good luck.
Doris

bump - I need more info but thank you Doris for your input.

I haven't tried it yet, but have heard good things. In fact, I think that's what my sister takes for her sleep disorder. (Fibro fog, I can't remember what she said. LOL) I know that I see my doctor next week & I'm going to ask him about too. I could sleep all day long, and with the baby in her play pen today, I pretty much slept in between each of her feedings. I did spend a little time with her, but I felt like a zombie today! I literally have days where I can't find the energy to shower, to cook, barely can get out of bed. There's gotta be something out there that can help, because with 3 young kids, 1 in school & has homework every day....I can't function.

Hey V...it's Morus...the "new and hopeless" one. I can give you some long term experience with this. I LOVE IT. Honestly, I went off it for a year and I felt dead....that bone tired feeling. My vote is that you TRY the Provigil....I think you'll like it!!!!

I don't like to push meds...but if it's necessary...DO IT!!!!

Hugs and love, Morus...

Hi Socalgal. I take Provigil on an as-needed basis (usually when I have to drive to work). I don't notice a huge difference from it energy wise but it definitely keeps me from nodding off behind the wheel. And surprisingly for me, no side effects!

I know what you mean about staying in bed...I spend more time there than I like to admit... lately I've had more energy since I went on Wellbutrin (for depression from FM). Every little bits helps, huh?

Soft hugs, Deb

V, I'll second the "no side effects"....'cause for me, that's a miracle!

Give it a shot! ;)

Love again!
Morus

I started taking Provigil about 3 months ago, It gives me great energy but I have more problem getting to sleep even with sleep medications!
It is definitely worth a try.
I do better when I take a day or two off or half the med unless I get up REALLY EARLY in the morning!
Hope that helps!

I went to the doctor on Friday. He thinks I have FM and I asked him about Provigil. He said he could only prescribe it if I am a "shiftworker or fall asleep at redlights" because it's a controlled substance. Did any of you have the same response or should I just find another Doc?

Hi,
I've been on Provigil now for about 7 months. My doctor said the same thing that Xavion's did.I'm not a shift worker, so I had to have a sleep study done first and if I had Sleep Apnea(I do), she would start me on Provigil. I started on 100mg in the morning and that didn't do much, so she increased the dosage to 200mg and I actually have more energy for about 6 to 8 hours every day! I just have to be careful to not do too much, or I am in wicked pain for days! I haven't really noticed any bad side effects. Give it a try. The only thing is, if you take it for awhile and want to quit, you have to go off it a little at a time, or, you may have withdrawal symptoms.As far as I'm concerned, it's a wonder drug!

what exactly is provigil do and what is it for is it a narcotic?
trish

Bump - I want to know the same thing as Trish???? What does this do to you and does it make your heart race. I am assuming that it's an anphatimine (spelling?) so that's why I ask if it speeds up your heart?

Hi...I've been taking provigil for about 3 weeks now. I'm not sure if it's a narcotic but I can tell you that it doesn't make me jumpy, my heart doesn't race, it just helps me focus and stay awake! I have to work full time so it has definitely been a life saver for me. I hope this helps.

it didn't make my heart race. i was awake on it and physically could not make myself go to sleep during the day. (no problem sleeping at night though). i need more sleep than others so that didn't work too well for me. i need my naps. start out at a lower dose, like 100 mg. you can get samples from your doctor before you actually start the med (its pretty expensive). this is what my doctor did for me. i'm supposed to start it again at a lower dose than the first time but i'm not looking forward to it and i'm trying to avoid it. i'm awake on it, but i can't think and i don't have more energy. but rather or not it works for you depends on if your sleep is good enough to not NEED the naps. so you should at least give it a try. i normally have horrible side effects from all meds i try to take and i didn't with this one. it just did what it was supposed to do and it just didn't work out for me
and no, its not a narcotic. but its considered a stimulate which is why its a controlled substance. hope this helps!

I started taking Privigel last week. I amon 100mgs a day and haven't noticed much other than having a hard time sleeping. No racing heart or odd side effects. I am going to move up to 200mgs and see if that helps more with energy. I will keep you updated. It btw is not a narcotic