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Posted 2/19/2007 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
I received my provigil Friday and took a dose on Sat. and today. I took 100mg. I am experiencing the same things I did the last time I took it. My mind is awake but my body wishes it was in bed. I fell a couple of times yesterday. I was bumping into things and very jello legs. However, I was talking a mile a minute. I wonder if, since I am awake when I would normally be napping or resting, I have more symptoms.

Does anyone know if this is a side effect of provigil? Has anyone else experienced an increase of symptoms but lowered fatigue while taking provigil?

Thanks for any answers or thoughts!

Lysha
Posted 2/19/2007 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Lysha!

WOOHOOO on the med!! Glad u got it, but i'm sorry it's not working the way u need it to. :( I can't remember what strength my provigil was, but seems like it was about 100mg and increased later on. U should go ahead and call the doc on Monday just to see if they've seen this reaction in others. Maybe it's something that in time will wear off and u'll get the expected benefits. I hope this is just coincidental and u'll be able to use this med with great results! Please let us know how it all goes and how u'r doing too! I'm so glad u got the med and i really hope it's going to work for u.
Posted 2/19/2007 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lysha,

 

   Yay you finally got the med!! I'm sorry you are having some problems with it though.  Were you able to get ahold of the doctor today?  The things you are describing, according to the side effect list I found should be reported to the doctor.  Here's the link though so you can see for yourself.  I do hope it is something that goes away over time, or maybe he can start you out on a lower dose?  My husband takes 200mg twice a day and never had problems, but all meds effect everyone different.  Best wishes!

 

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Meds-modafinil.asp

Posted 2/20/2007 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Lysha,

 

I have used Prov almost since day one ( a year) and have had no side effects.

I started with 50mg in the morning and would take another 50mg in the afternoon.

 

Occasionally when I was having a very bad time in the afternoon, which is my hardest

time as far as fatique is concerned...I would wait go for the 100mg.

 

At night, my fatique is to overwhelming, even for Prov.

 

Lots of people in our position have said that Prov didn't help them at all. They had to

try other "uppers" that their doctors gave them, that seemed to work better.

 

For me, they work just fine and so far, no side effects for me.

 

The Dog

 

Posted 2/21/2007 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
I had some very similair issues with it. It made me very jittery and increased my headaches. I came off of it and just deal with the tiredness now. I have asked about other drugs but everything I have tried does the same thing. A couple of people have told me they got the jittery side effect too and others just say it is great. Do try it for a hwile to make sure it is just not the initial stages of taking the drug and something you might get used to....

Posted 2/21/2007 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the feedback.

It doesn't seem to be jitters. It is more like my issues become more apparent. I do talk more, so that could be the jitters.

I am trying to take it only on the days that I can't take a nap or I am going on a date with my hubby. The date thing doesn't happen very often though, we have 3 young kids.

Thanks again,
Lysha
Posted 2/22/2007 7:40 AM (GMT 0)
Ask your Dr. about Ritalin. It calms kids and gives energy to adults. Be careful with the amount of it you take, because it can become addictive. Like most of the meds they give us. It's an option. I am allowed to take 20 pills a month, so I reserve them for work days. The weekend I'm able to take naps, so I'm much better then. Research options. Knowledge is the key. There are always people even on this website who have experienced the EXACT same thing and can possibly shed some light. The MS Fatigue Monster is my biggest challenge. We'll get through this together.
Posted 2/22/2007 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lysha,

 

   How are things going? Any better yet?  Msblessed brought up a good alternative, Ritalin.  Just wanted to add my comments on its effectiveness.   It works about the same as the Provigil and its a heck of a lot cheaper too!  (My husband has been on both meds, not at the same time though! :-) )  Good luck and I hope things get better for you soon.

 

 

Kimber

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