After 3 nighttime sleep studies, 2 of which also included daytime sleep studies, the final conclusion was that I suffered from "Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Disorder". All I knew was that I was fighting hard to keep up my successful career, and it seemed to be getting harder all the time. According to my dr, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Disorder runs in families, and I can see it in certain of my family members. I just did not have the energy or brainpower to keep up with work and home, and no amount of sleep seemed to help me shake it. I knew something was really wrong because when I traveled, and upon boarding a plane, I would put my carry-ons up, sit down, and the next thing I knew, we were in the air. Provigil gave me my life back. I've been taking it for over 2 years now. As far as I can tell, I've suffered no adverse reactions. If I forget to take my next dose, my brain lets me know when it has run out of steam. But as long as I take my doses as prescribed, I am fully functioning all day long. Power of concentration is back, grogginess is gone, and I have energy to do more than just veg out. This is a miracle drug for me! Published: December 31, 2007 ::

I have been using Provigil for about 6 years now. I have been liviving with MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS for about 10 years now. About 6 years ago I was fighting really bad FATIGUE! I have been on Provigil ever sence then. I feel it has worked for me very well!!, It has been very easy for me to use!!!, Yes I have been satisfied with the overall experience with Provigil. I really don't know how I would do with out it.? TAUSHA~ Published: December 21, 2007 ::

I rotate Provigil with Amantadine and Ritalin for the fatigue I have from my MS. It lasts about a year before I have to start again with one of the other ones. They all last about 1 year before I become immune or they are not as effective as they started out. It has been a godsend for me. It helps me focus and stay alert. I like what it does for me, so does my husband, not so tired all the time. Published: November 01, 2007 ::

For years I struggled with what my doctor thought was depression - and I was exhausted, occurring every 2 months or so - I would hardly be able to get out of bed. Once I used Provigil, it went away. I have some sleep apnea (had sleep study done), but the fatigue has gone away during the day, and I don't wake up feeling like I got "hit with a hammer" - and no depression. Published: September 27, 2007 ::

I have had daytime sleepiness my whole life but now I am 47 and it has really become a problem. I have no apnea and can easily sleep 10 hours a night. A one or two hour nap is always welcome as well. Some people would kid me that I was lazy and that sleep is my favorite past time. Well, it is my favorite past time but I'm not lazy. I have 3 kids, two part-time jobs, a beautiful bayfront house and I go to the gym 5 days a week. I am at a healthy weight. What people don't understand is how hard it is to go through the day feeling like you're walking through mud. Yawning-sluggish-just wanting to..that's right-go to bed! Provigil has at least helped me stay awake during the day. I can still sleep 10 hours a night but at least I can skip the daytime naps. I have been prescribed 200 mg. a day but am taking 300-I will call my dr. next week and let him know I have uped the dosage. I have seen no funky side-effects. I would definatly recommend this especially to women who have to run a household, have small kids, ect. It's at least worth a try. Life is no fun when all you want to do is sleep. Published: March 02, 2008 ::

It has been a long time since I have felt this awake. I have so much more energy. It is unreal how much better I feel after only a few days on this medication. I can't sit still I want to do so much. This is a wonderful medication. It has given me hope. After so many years of being tired all the time. Published: September 21, 2007 ::

I have cronic fatigue with fibromyalgia. this make me alert and active all day! Published: December 30, 2007 ::

Provigil has been very good for me. I've been suffering with chronic pain for many many years, so I'm on pain medications for many years also. Which lead to constant sleepiness & sometime I can't even tell what day it is, cause I've been sleeping for days. Only reason I'm waking is can't bear the pain even I'm sleeping & because pain is so bad I can't reach pain pills. Finally I've spoke to my doctor about sleeping problem, because I've felt it's not worth living, when all I'm doing is nothing but sleeping & taking pain pills. My doctor gave me PROVIGIL to try out & next morning I've felted like a new person. I was up about 10hrs & my mine was so clear, I could take care of my check book. Hallelujah!!!! Since then I've been doing very well. Except, my biggest problem is wonderful " INSURANCE Co.s". Because I don't have "Narcolepsy" they denied every time. So, now I'm paying it out of my little Disability check I'm receiving & it's very expensive, but lease I can leave like almost normal person, instead sleep my life away. Thank God for Provigil, even though I have less money. Published: November 17, 2007 ::