Sorry, but what is Nuvigil for? I'm new to the alternative medicine world, so really only know about the big 4 or 5 MS treatments (injections, etc.). Thanks.

A drug that is suppose to help MS patients with Fatigue. Its used for some other condition but MS patients take it if they can afford.

you should feel more energy and be more alert in less than a half hourI took provigil for over a year.it kept me able to workwhen I was switched to nuvigil it was less effective and I came down with a serious side effecta rash.google this please.if you notice any rash.any rashit can be serious.

I do hope it helps you.now I can't take either one.

From my experienceif you don't notice any difference.then it doesn't work for you...

Well my insurance will not pay for provogil(last time I checked) called the nurse she told me to give it a week to see if it might help me. At this moment I am doubtful.

I took provigil for over a year then switched over to nuvigil.

I find the nuvigil takes longer to work. I was also skeptical however after my trial I stopped taking it and noticed a huge increase in fatigue.

It works best when you take it on a empty stomach, says my neuro.
If you take it with a meal it can be a few hours before you notice any increased energy.

Nuvigil (in my opinon) is much different that Provigil. It is a small increase in energy that lasts a good 6-8 hours whereas Provigil was a good 4 hour energy burst but I crashed hard after it ends.

Nuvigil is not a miracle drug, but it is helpful to me. I take a "break" from it every week for 1 day to avoid builing a tolerance. I started Nuvigil in July and since then it's been doing what it is supposed to.

Give it the full 2 weeks I'd say, when you stop taking it you'll know for sure if it worked for you.

ps, for my insurance to cover me (even though I have MS) my dr had to send me for a sleep study. i was suffering from mild obstructive sleep apnea and never knew! now the nuvigil and bi-pap when i sleep is the perfect combo for keeping some stamina in my daily life.

Take care, Jen

Thanks to all who replied. I am worried that I might have to take aderall instead of the other drugs due to insurance not paying(when they say call) that is a sign to me that they do not pay. LOL

you should notice the affect of nuvigil immediately within the hour of taking it.