by Vandy » Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:17 am
I have taken Provigil off and on since Feb. 2006.
Provigil helps greatly with mental clarity and staying focused for a long period. Also lifts my mood so I feel I can accomplish something.
I can count on at least 4 hours of mental alertness, to pay bills, organize my life, clean house, etc.
As far as physical energy goes this med makes me want to try to do more. so I usually will. It takes about 40 minutes for it to kick in. Then I have about 4 hours of go-go time. Also suppresses my appetite.
Side effects: I only have trouble falling asleep if I have coffee with it. It says on the instructions not to have coffee. Good advice, 'cause sleep won't come easy if I do.
It sometimes causes me to have anxiety, or repetitive thoughts. Or excessive worry. again if I did not consume coffee I would probably not have this extreme effect.
Provigil makes sweat and urine smell stronger.
It is expensive so I was able to get mine through the NORD program.
Overall the benefits outweigh the negatives for me.