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Posted by monicaileana on February 8, 2013, at 10:37:10
Years ago I took 200 mgs of Provigil with very few problems. Due to insurance I had to stop taking it. Now to new insurance I have been able to get back on it. My prime purpose to use it is for ADD and lack of energy.
So I started out a couple weeks ago on only about 25 mgs to work my way up slow to the 200 mgs. Because I am very apprehensive and sensitive to medications this works best for me.
I did just fine until I got to the 100 mgs. That day I had severe anxiety and nervousness. My whole body was so tense that I could do nothing but wait it out.
It started about 4 hours after I took the dose and lasted for another 5 hours until I finally and reluctantly took 2 mgs of Valium and then only was i able to relax!
Now i'm scared to death of the stuff. I so need its helps though. But becaues I already have anxiety/panic issues I do not do well on Ritalin or them stimulants. I never had this problem before so I dont know why I did now.
I guess my question now is that if I go back on it and stick with the anxiety and use the valium to get through it, will the axniety eventurally go away on its own?
The days that I used it I got so much accomplished, I never felt anxious, high or anything from it.
I felt sharp and smart for a change.
I did a lot of things and now I am back to doing nothing and its really upsetting me./any advice on this med would be so wonderful!
Posted by Rita Wilding on February 8, 2013, at 11:49:42
In reply to Provigil and Anxiety, posted by monicaileana on February 8, 2013, at 10:37:10
Hi, I know what you are going through because I too have ADD with atypical depression and I cannot tolerate stimulants at all. Especially dexedrine, vyvanse, ritalin and adderal. The IR acting ones are the worst. In the past I did try Provigil but found it too weak for my ADD.
At one time I could tolerate ritalin, but that was a long time ago. Now I take 67mg. of concerta early in the am and although far from perfect, it does get me out of bed.
However I do not get the burst of energy or inspiration like many do on ADD meds. Mostly I have to push myself through the day and just take things one day at a time.
Along with the concerta I take 140mg zoloft and 2mg. clonazapan. I find the clonazapam essential as I would not sleep.
The zoloft has affected my libido and I'm not sure if it is really doing anything because I found it in the past to be a 'mild' anti-depressant for me.
Anyway you could look at supplementing the provigil with a calming anti-depressant or you could try a lose dose of an ADD med to see how you go. Also clonazapam is wonderful for anxiety at higher doses.
No what you mean by no energy and constant fatigue and also the extreme frustration of finding the perfect med., going off due to external reasons, and then finding that once on it again it no longer works! I had this experience with parnate and I can't tell you the sadness and hopelessness I felt when it no longer worked after being my 'magic pill' for years.
Hope this helps. Don't give up and don't feel bad if you have to use valium in the short term if it helps you through your debilitating anxiety. Also if you have to spend a few days in bed until you get better. I know I always feel so guilty if I take to my bed during the day but lately I realize that mental illness is no difference to physical illness and sometimes depression and/or anxiety makes it impossible for one to function.
Get Better...........lillabelle
Posted by Phillipa on February 8, 2013, at 12:03:59
In reply to Provigil and Anxiety, posted by monicaileana on February 8, 2013, at 10:37:10
If you did fine till l00mg why not back the dose down. Since you went a long time without maybe you no longer need it. Phillipa
Posted by monicaileana on February 8, 2013, at 17:08:17
In reply to Re: Provigil and Anxiety » monicaileana, posted by Phillipa on February 8, 2013, at 12:03:59
I have needed it but was unable to get it because I had to change insurance companies and my new one would not provide it for me. I am now back with the previous insurance company who allows me to have it back again. I am so very happy to have it back but now with the anxiety issue I have become fearful of it instead. I have not taken it since that day which was last saturday, a week ago tomorrow. Believe me I do my best with it, I have energy, I am happy and in a good mood, I get things done. Today I did not get off my duff until 11:00, it took me 3 hours to go to walmart, kmart and mcdonalds and believe me if i was on the provigil I would of done it all in an hour. That is the difference in taking it. At walmart and kmart I only needed to return something but somehow I managed to spend over an hour in both stores messing around when I had a lot of other things to get done which now have not gotten done. Uggggh...I cannot stand being this way. sorry for the rant.
Posted by sk85 on February 15, 2013, at 12:16:43
In reply to Re: Provigil and Anxiety » Phillipa, posted by monicaileana on February 8, 2013, at 17:08:17
Modafinil over 50 mg causes anxiety in me aswell.
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> I have needed it but was unable to get it because I had to change insurance companies and my new one would not provide it for me. I am now back with the previous insurance company who allows me to have it back again. I am so very happy to have it back but now with the anxiety issue I have become fearful of it instead. I have not taken it since that day which was last saturday, a week ago tomorrow. Believe me I do my best with it, I have energy, I am happy and in a good mood, I get things done. Today I did not get off my duff until 11:00, it took me 3 hours to go to walmart, kmart and mcdonalds and believe me if i was on the provigil I would of done it all in an hour. That is the difference in taking it. At walmart and kmart I only needed to return something but somehow I managed to spend over an hour in both stores messing around when I had a lot of other things to get done which now have not gotten done. Uggggh...I cannot stand being this way. sorry for the rant.
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