Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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gabpaul 01/23/2015

Hi all,

So my doctor has put me on this for my inability to wake up in the am and my drowsiness all day. I will stay on the CPAP.

Anyone ever taken it before? I am really hoping it works because I am regularly late for work and losing pay ($700 in my last paycheck!).

Fingers crossed.

Thanks!

Gabrielle

harry3333 01/23/2015

its probably OK
read about it at google
make sure your CPAP pressure is enough

sleeplessinorange 01/30/2015

I have been on the Modafinil 200 mg a day for quite sometime now. I think it's a life saver. My sleep doctor actually added another 100mg late morning or around noon which helps me get home from work without feeling like I will fall asleep enroute.

I hope it works out for you,
Kelly

gabpaul 02/04/2015

Thanks you all.

Insurance turned down Modafinil because I have a CPAP, but they did provide some alternatives. My current job is pretty understanding, but I desperately want a new one and it would be hard to explain my tardiness. Hopefully, one of the alternatives will be approved!

Gabrielle

jimgreg 03/15/2015

what is the med modafinil.. I,m also osa 8 yrs. The masks suck

gabpaul 03/21/2015

Hi,

It is a pill that is supposed to keep you awake. I finally got Nuvigil, which is similar, but I can take it and sleep 2 more hours. However, I have been working insane hours at a job I am try to leave, so I want to give it a bit more time.

Gabrielle

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