Hours of sleep

Taken from the Provigil website (www.provigil.com): (quoting a source for informational purposes doesn't appear to break any of the rules... if it does please delete it, but I'm just trying to clear up some information on Provigil)

"PROVIGIL is indicated to improve wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome and shift work sleep disorder." (it's intended use is to not keep you from falling alseep, but to promote wakefulness and help treat excessive fatigue)

"What is the most important information I should know about PROVIGIL?
PROVIGIL may help treat the excessive sleepiness caused by certain sleep disorders, but it may
not stop all your sleepiness. Regardless of how improved you may feel, do not change your
daily habits until your doctor tells you it is okay. Discuss your level of sleepiness with your
doctor at each visit. People with sleep disorders should always be careful about doing things that
could be dangerous, including driving a car."

"What is PROVIGIL?
PROVIGIL is a medicine to treat unusually sleepy people who have one of the following
diagnosed sleep disorders:
• narcolepsy
• obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). PROVIGIL is used along with
other medical treatments for OSAHS.
• shift work sleep disorder (SWSD)"

****"PROVIGIL will not cure the above sleep disorders. PROVIGIL may help the sleepiness caused
by these conditions, but it may not stop all your sleepiness. PROVIGIL is not meant to be used
in place of getting enough sleep. You should follow your doctor's advice about good sleep habits
and using other treatments."****

****"General information about PROVIGIL
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not listed in patient information
leaflets. Do not use PROVIGIL for a condition for which it was not prescribed. This medication
is for your use only. Do not share this medication with others."****


Just wanted to clear up its intended use is not to PREVENT you from sleeping, but promote wakefulness with the least amount of side effects. It was developed and tested/approved for narcolepsy, OSAHS, SWSD... but is also prescribed in wider acceptance for CFS and other diseases to treat the excessive fatigue associated with such diseases or illnesses.

Not arguing or anything, just trying to clear things up a bit.

either way, yes a doctor should always be consulted about your medical concerns and help you find something that works good for you. Not every medication is for everyone, but I know I'm eternally grateful for Provigil.

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Hugs,

Nikki

I have chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety (at this current moment), and some minor abdominal pain which still hasn't been figured out yet... need a break from all the testing ;)

Medications:

CFS: Provigil 200mg, once a day
Anxiety: Lorazepam .5 or 1mg 3xs a day or as needed

Yes, that's how I feel as well. I am utterly exhausted, as if I'd been on a 20 mile hike, but I'm not sleepy, nor do I sleep excessively. In fact, it's extremely difficult for me to fall asleep, and I'm often awake for 24 hours at a time. (I sleep well once I fall asleep, but I don't wake up rested.)

Since it's so hard for me to fall asleep, I would never touch something like Provigil. It's the absolute opposite of what I need.

Ambien does help me sleep, but I find that I feel worse after having slept with it than I do when I've slept without it, so I rarely take it. It also impairs my memory and ability to pay attention. (Once, after having taken it the night before, I got on the wrong subway twice, something I normally would never do.)