Provigil!

[lstrl]

I went to see my dr's PA yesterday at the MS clinic, and he decided to write me a rx for Provigil. I heard from here that it was expensive, but when I found out how much, I about dropped! I'm waiting on paperwork before I know if my insurance will cover it or not, so I'll know in a couple of days if I get to try it.

In the meantime, how has it worked for others?

[hunterd]

it works great for me! Once in a while I do not take it and I am always amazed at what it is doing for me.

[DebbieB]

Works for me! I take 100 mg in the a.m. and 50 mg in the early afternoon.

[pennstater]

I take it as well. I was up to 300mg a day, two am, one early afternoon in attempt to keep working. Started out on 50mg years ago. I actually didn't realize how much it helped cognitively until stopped taking it.

If insurance doesn't cover, my neuro would order 200 mg pill when I was only taking 100mg. That way, I could cut it and the Rx lasted twice as long. I now order from Canadian pharmacy since I needed larger dosage..much cheaper.

[its2much]

Do you mind sharing

what the cost is from a Canadian pharmacy?

[MSW1963]

Check the pharma website about financial assist program. I was on a fatigue med and one of the meds for cognition, (after Cobra but before medicare), both with financial assistance.

Fatigue meds can be life changing for those who tolerate stimulant meds.

[its2much]

MSW1963

Which drugs for fatigue and cognitive impairments were you taking? Did they offer financial assistance? Thanks!