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Provigil

Modafinil

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8.1  Effectiveness
4.5  Side Effects
8.3  Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 4 side effects and 7 holistic benefits for this medication.
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Amitriptyline 9 7.54 2.36 2 Get Info
Provigil 8.2 7.51 3.66 5 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Provigil, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 42.9% 57.1% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 12.5% 62.5% 25% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 14.3% 57.1% 28.6% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 22.2% 55.6% 22.2%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 10% 10% 70% 10%
Digestion 0% 28.6% 71.4% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 33.3% 22.2% 44.4%
Energy 0% 0% 0% 50% 50%
Eyesight 0% 16.7% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 30% 70% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 9.1% 54.5% 36.4%
Pain 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Sexual Health 14.3% 14.3% 28.6% 28.6% 14.3%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 25% 25% 25% 25%
Stress Level 0% 0% 28.6% 71.4% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Cramping 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Anxiety 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Change in Libido / Sex Drive 25% 0% 0% 25% 50%
Constipation 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Depression 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Dizziness 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 16.7% 16.7% 66.7% 0% 0%
Fatigue 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Ringing in Ears 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
High Blood Pressure 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Episodes since taking Provigil
Since taking Provigil Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hallucination 9.1%
Hospitalization 9.1%
Stroke 9.1%
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User Comments about Provigil
18 Dec 2009 I do not wake up well in the morning and I get tired in the afternoon. Provigil keeps me alert in the afternoon and helps me to focus better when I have tasks to accomplish.
   —Posted by Chris Newport
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18 Sep 2009 Provigil has significantly affected my performance at work and home. I have energy to do things and think very clearly. It keeps me awake and regulates my sleep cycle. It is rather expensive though. I've developed a tolerance, and my libido is significantly decreased. This has led me to switch stimulants, but I do rate Provigil very highly.
   —Posted by I'm_sleeping
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04 Jun 2009 I take provigil for narcolepsy. Taking provigil is the only way I feel like I can be a part of the real world rather than tired and grogy all day.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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24 Apr 2009 Provigil has changed my life.
   —Posted by Satchel Pug
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27 Aug 2008 Provigil is an effective medicine in fighting the drowsiness associated with narcolopsy. However, it is incredibly expensive. (close to 450$ per month before insurance and still 90$ after insurance every month!)
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