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Posted 12/27/2012 3:12 AM (GMT 0)
My doctor has suggested that I try Nuvigil. I am a recovering alcoholic and have abused pills, especially amphetamines, in the past. Brain fog is really affecting my work – I do payroll and accounting and it’s just a matter of time until I make a costly mistake.

So I’m stressing about making mistakes, but also stressing about the idea of taking pills to wake me up and ease the fog. I’ve read about people developing tolerance to Nuvigil and needing higher dosages. In addition, Nuvigil precautions mention concerns if you have a history of drug/alcohol abuse.

I'm interested in hearing about your experiences with Nuvigil and similar drugs.
Posted 12/27/2012 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry I've never heard of it before. Maybe someone else has?
Posted 12/27/2012 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
I took provigil, but it wasn't always consistant in helping me with energy and thinking clearly. Plus it made me a little jittery. I now take adderall xr. It works wonderful. Also wellbutrin(an antidepressant) is really good at keeping you sharp in the mind. It also made me a bit nervous. But I could think really well. So there are other options if you are afraid. I know that adderall is used and abused. But I take as prescribed, one a day, and it works wonders.

Good luck...

Hugs, Karen
Posted 12/28/2012 6:26 AM (GMT 0)
My doctor gave me samples of Nuvigil as I have severe fatigue from fibromyalgia. This medication was life changing. For the first time in 18 months I was able to function at work, clear headed and alive feeling. I could come home from work and not immediately fall asleep. It was nice to be able to cook dinner for a change.

Unfortunately, I have just learned that my insurance will not cover this medication as it is not a commonly prescribed medication for fibromyalgia. It is commonly prescribed for people with sleep disorders and people who work shift work to help keep them awake. I am so frustrated, seems like chronic fatigue would easily fall into these categories! Maybe I need to give up my office job for a job with shift hours!
Posted 12/28/2012 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
Try adderall, it works good and is cheap. Your insurance should cover it.


Best wishes to getting some energy!!!

Hugs, Karen
Posted 12/28/2012 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Do you take this on top of a bunch of other meds? It sounds great I would love to try something like this because I'm a student and the fog and fatigue are really affecting my grades, but I'm already taking a bunch of stuff, including something to help me sleep.
Posted 12/28/2012 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
I take nine different things, for various reasons. Adderall is included in that. It does help me. Though it may not be right for everybody.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 12/28/2012 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm might be something to ask my dr. about. I'm just always worried about asking about meds and possibly taking them. I'm afraid my dr. will think I'm a pill popper or something. I had one dr. like that before, she wouldn't even prescribe me antibiotics when I was seriously sick.
Posted 12/29/2012 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
I found out that the only way is to ask. I also tried ritalin and vyvanse. I didn't like the vyvanse and the ritalin was in a form that wasn't consistant for me. I know these medications are abused. And that makes it hard for the ones who need it like us. But it doesn't hurt to talk to your doctor about it. They might start you off on a lower dose and you have to work your way up. I wish you good luck. I hope that you are able to try one of them.

Hugs, Karen
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