Posted by BillP on July 13, 2000, at 13:08:54
In reply to Provigil: Success? Dosing? - Help, posted by SLS on July 10, 2000, at 9:59:55
I am writing to respond to the following question:
> 5. Did it produce sedation? Did the sedation disappear?
I have been taking Provigil for six days. I am taking it for a sleep problem, not depression. I think that it is probably the wrong medicine for me. My problem is that I have trouble falling asleep, and so a medicine to stay awake seems like the wrong thing. But the doctor wanted to try this, so I am.
Anyway, I definitely find it very sedating. The doctor does not believe this.
Within the last few days, I have been noticing more of the stimulating, "wake up" effect that I was hoping for. Unfortunately, this comes only after the sedation wears off. It takes ten to fifteen hours for the sedation to wear off. The doctor absolutely insists that I take the Provigil with breakfast. You can see the result: sedated all day, stimulated all night. It's the worst of both worlds!
Because of this, I did not take my Provigil this morning. I may take it this evening, in spite of what the doctor says, I'm not sure.
In my case, I think that the "cure" is all out of proportion to the problem. I had some insomnia, and now I've got this medication that is getting my life all messed up.
But everyone is different, so there is no telling if anyone else will be affected this way.
poster:BillP
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