neuro gave me Nuvigil (armodifinil) -- new version of Provigil
 

HI,

The neuro I go to for sleep apnea said I was averaging 4.5 hours of sleep a night (not counting a few naps each week).

I told him I don't sleep and I'm tired.

He gave me a sample pack of Nuvigil (armodifinil).
He told me to take half a pill upon waking.
So that means I would be taking 75 mgs.
He says it will improve wakefullness and help with fatigue.


I will call the pdoc to check with him -- mostly because I forgot to remind the sleep neuro that I had a stroke in July and can't take anything that increases risk.


M.

Yes,please check with the pdoc. I hope that you can take it,and I hope that it works. BF:hug::hug::hug:

did he give you some info about the medication, I suppose you couold research it on line for side effects?
I am not familiar with this med.
How do you feel about taking it?
bizi

HI,

He said it was not a stimulant.
He said it is an improvement over Provigil.
http://www.musc.edu/psychiatry/resea...ilens_2006.pdf

I asked what part of the brain it worked.
He may have said something about the prefrontal cortex but I was not really listening and also looking back I think it was not a relevant question.
Maybe I should have asked about the mechanism of the med -- not about it's place.

He checked it with his software to make sure it did not interfere with current meds.

I think it is a hugely expensive med.
Some folks on-line say it is used off label for ADHD.



I used to take ritalin and loved it.
Maybe I should try ritalin again.

M.

Hugely expensive is an understatement.

Most insurances do not cover it.

Mari

If ritalin worked for you. I would check into that. It is something
that when it works is so good.

All three of my son's started on it. But when they would have
needed a large dosage changed to adderall.

Donna:grouphug:

Dear Mari
 

wishing you well with this new medication. i too am glad you are going to run it by pdoc first... it pays to be prudent. ;)

~ waves ~