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1807779 tn?1333840302

provigil every day or not

How do people take their provigil

do you take it every day?  or do you have rest days when you omit it.

thanks for your answers
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572651 tn?1530999357
hi Daisy.  I take the generic form of Provigil and some days I don't take it and  I pay for it later in the day with the tiredness settling in.  I know it is not addictive/habit forming, but I hate taking all these pills and that is one I can skip at times.

Have you asked your doctor about this?  As always, please don't take my comments as medical advice because everyone's situation is different.

best, L
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738075 tn?1330575844
I don't take it every day, but if I do a pm shift, or I know I'm going to have a long day, or if I'm at the last week of my Tysabri cycle, I certainly do. I don't take it any later tha 11 am, though, or I don't sleep well that night.
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1807779 tn?1333840302
Thanks for the reply s.
I spoke with my GP today he suggested that i increase it the days I'm working up to 200mgs twice a day

I normally take the first one at either 5 or 6 when I get up Dr. suggested I take another 200mg at either 11 or 12, ans see how that works out .
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572651 tn?1530999357
I'm with Ojibajo about that booster - I wish they would offer a little mini-pill to get me through the later part of the day.  If I don't take it, the exhaustion/close my eyes right now fatigue hits me about 3 pm.
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I take it (generic) everyday unless I forget.

It's not habit forming. Fatigue is my worst symptoms. It's not a cure all, but it at least gives me a fighting chance. If I couldn't take it, I would probably lose my job. I only I wish that I could take a "booster" at about 2:00pm.
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