Guest guest Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 Jeff also had good results with ProVigil, but was only able to get one prescription. After that, the insurance wouldn't pay because Jeff is over 18!! The doctors then tried dexedrine, but Jeff hated the way it made him feel (it's an amphetamine, like being on speed), so we discontinued. Daytime sleepiness and shortness of breath are two of Jeff's most constant and prominent symptoms. Anybody out there have luck getting ProVigil approved? He'd love to get back on it, but we can't afford $300 a prescription. Lou and others, If you rule out sleep apnea and other medications as a cause of sudden daytime sleepiness, I would suggest asking your doctor about trying ProVigil. It is used for narcolepsy. Rob has been taking it for about a year and it seems to be helping not only with sleepiness but with alertness. The only drawback is that it is very expensive. Carol & Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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