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Displaying 12 questions associated with Provigil.

Is Provigil (modafinil) a controlled substance?

Modafinil: Smart Drug For Decision Fatigue Or Workaholic Crutch?

Modafinil (Provigil) vs Adderall: What's the difference?

Modafinil (Provigil) and Adderall seem like similar drugs - they are both used in the treatment of narcolepsy and covertly as study aids. But is Modafinil more effective and less addictive than Adderall?

Has Anyone Taken Both Provigil and Nuvigil?

Can you compare and contrast them for me? I want to try Nuvigil, but I'd like to hear how it stacks up against Provigil before I ask for it.

How difficult is it to be prescribed to Desoxyn?I've been through the whole list of meds for add?

The one that I've found to do "best" for me is adderall (generic) over ritalin n vyvanse. I'm also on Provigil because I'm so extremely exhausted all of the time. I also suffer from obesity, insomnia and bipolar among many other things (figures on the insomnia-dead tired... read more

I took provigil 200mg my 1st time. what am i supposed to feel?

I feel kinda numb, hasnt made me to alert, I took it about an hour and a half ago for the cost i was expecting more to happen

Narcolepsy -Does Modafinil causes hair loss?

Hello! I'm 29 years old and have been taking Provigil for 3 months for hypersomnolence. I've noticed lately that I've been losing a good amount of hair from all over my head.specially in the center of my hair line. What is that about??

Why No Energy with Subutex?

The generic Subutex that is. I just read a question by a person who uses Suboxone mainly for the energy boost. And many of you here have been honest enough to admit you also got an energy boost from Sub. And quite honestly when I was on the NB Subutex from 2005 - 2009 I always got an energy boost... read more

How long (hours) does Provigil last during the day?

I take Provigil every morning around 8. I'm only taking 100 mg. per day for the past 1.5 years. Around 4pm, I'm exhausted. I would welcome an answer to this, as I can't find it in all of the sites I've looked... Thank you!

Provigil - Does modafinil adjust and start showing affects of wakefulness instantly or over time?

I tried modafinil on two different occasions. Once I took a 100 mg and saw no difference. the second time I took 200 mg after breakfast and half an hour later took a nap that was 2.5 hours long. Not sure if it takes a few days to start working or if it just doesn't work for me.

Provigil - General question about Provigil side effects?

I’ve been taking Provigil 200/mg 2#times a day for several months…it definitely gets me out of bed.. before I would just sleep hours on end. I have a very odd question though.. this medication makes me sooooo lazy.. even though it gets me through the day without taking a nap..I just... read more

Can a Provigil 100mg tablet be split in half?

Can a Provigil 100mg tablet be split in half?

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