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Posted by don_bristol on July 26, 2004, at 8:13:32
I read in an article that Provigil had the strange characteristic of making someone stay awake and alert and that there seemed to be almost no need for them to make up later for any lost sleep.
This seems too weird to be true but the article was in a decent periodical (The Economist).
Does this faintly accord with anyone's experiences here of Provigil?
Don
Posted by LisaMichelle on July 26, 2004, at 10:31:20
In reply to PROVIGIL = alertness with no need to sleep later?, posted by don_bristol on July 26, 2004, at 8:13:32
That has been my experience. I used to need a lot of sleep - especially since I started Lexapro. I went on Provigil (100mg) soon after and it's been great. I never need to nap during the day like I used to and I've been going to bed a lot later - around midnight instead of 10:00. If I do feel extra tired I can nap or go to bed early if I want. It's pretty amazing medicine and has been a lifesaver for me.
Why are you interested in it?
~ LisaMichelle
Posted by Bill LL on July 26, 2004, at 12:20:03
In reply to Re: PROVIGIL = alertness with no need to sleep later?, posted by LisaMichelle on July 26, 2004, at 10:31:20
Does it also help you concentrate or focus? I heard that it can help with ADD symptoms.
> That has been my experience. I used to need a lot of sleep - especially since I started Lexapro. I went on Provigil (100mg) soon after and it's been great. I never need to nap during the day like I used to and I've been going to bed a lot later - around midnight instead of 10:00. If I do feel extra tired I can nap or go to bed early if I want. It's pretty amazing medicine and has been a lifesaver for me.
>
> Why are you interested in it?
>
> ~ LisaMichelle
Posted by Charm on July 26, 2004, at 12:48:10
In reply to PROVIGIL = alertness with no need to sleep later?, posted by don_bristol on July 26, 2004, at 8:13:32
> I read in an article that Provigil had the strange characteristic of making someone stay awake and alert and that there seemed to be almost no need for them to make up later for any lost sleep.
>
> This seems too weird to be true but the article was in a decent periodical (The Economist).
>
> Does this faintly accord with anyone's experiences here of Provigil?
>
> Don
Unfortunately I wasn't so lucky with Provigil. I took 200 mg a day for a month and I was one of those that it didn't affect at all. I didn't feel alert or awake. However, my neighbor was able to take only 100mg per day and thought it was amazing. It was life changing for her. As we see here so often "your mileage may vary"!Charm
Posted by LisaMichelle on July 26, 2004, at 16:11:05
In reply to Re: PROVIGIL = Lisa, posted by Bill LL on July 26, 2004, at 12:20:03
I don't have ADD so I'm not sure but I do feel like I can focus better just because I'm not so tired. And even though I'm not so tired, I don't feel like it's helped me much with motivation. I don't need to sleep but I don't feel like doing stuff either. Not being exhausted every day though is a nice change for me. I hope this helps.
~ Lisa
> Does it also help you concentrate or focus? I heard that it can help with ADD symptoms.
Posted by Bill LL on July 27, 2004, at 13:28:24
In reply to Re: PROVIGIL = Lisa, posted by LisaMichelle on July 26, 2004, at 16:11:05
Your lack of motivation sounds like depression. Perhaps you should try a higher dose of Lexapro.
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