Modafinil

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Cindie

Modafinil

Post by Cindie » Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:14 pm

Been on CPAP since feb of this yr. and haven't seen a diff yet still feeling tired throughout the day now doc prescribed this medicine for me to try....hopefully this will be what I need? Does anybody on here take this? If so, does it work and how long does it take to start feeling life again? Please leave input on this if you're taking this....ill be waiting to read all replies.....thnks cindie the only thing I'm not liking is reading about headaches being a side effect I live every frickin day with headaches!

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Re: Modafinil

Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:26 pm

Good luck, cyndie. Make sure your doc checks your liver health periodically.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modafinil

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Re: Modafinil

Post by MINItron » Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:50 pm

I took it for a short time. It did not work very well for me, and made my urine smell like hot plastic (no exaggeration at all). I switched to Armodafinil, and used that for almost a year. The biggest thing to remember is to watch for any unexplained rashes. Above any other side effect this is the one that should make you stop taking it IMMEDIATELY, and see your doctor.

I never had headaches with Modafinil or Armodafinil. It is important that there is a portion of the population for whom Modafinil will have absolutely zero effect. It is not a traditional stimulant, and for some people it just doesn't work.

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