Has anyone tried it.For those unaware of it,it memory pill proved to help cognitive and memory up to 20%or more.It made in America but not sure if can get it there,I believe you can in uk.It do not say contra indications with epilepsy but think it helping people with naprolexy.i temped in fact I will definatly try it but would like feed back first
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My take: It's a powerful brain med, and it's too new and too dangerous for someone with epilepsy to take without specific recommendation and supervision of a specialist. Since Provigil is meant to keep people awake (for treating narcolepsy), I think it doesn't make a whole lot of sense for someone with epilepsy to try it. Its use as a "cognitive-enhancing agent" is "off-label", which means it's not officially tested or endorsed by the drug manufacturer for that purpose. PLUS, in the U.S. it's classified as a controlled substance and its availability is restricted, due to concerns about possible addiction potential.
And below are the Side Effects (from wikipedia):
"One-third of participants in clinical trials reported experiencing headaches; 11% reported nausea; other negative side-effects such as nervousness, diarrhea, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, and gastrointestinal problems were reported by less than 10% of participants.
Rare occurrences have been reported of more serious adverse effects, including severe skin rashes and other symptoms that are probably allergy-related. From the date of initial marketing, December 1998, to January 30, 2007, the US Food and Drug Administration received six cases of severe cutaneous adverse reactions associated with modafinil (provogil), including erythema multiforme (EM), Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and DRESS syndrome, involving adult and pediatric patients. The FDA issued a relevant alert. In the same alert, the FDA also noted that angioedema and multi-organ hypersensitivity reactions have also been reported in postmarketing experiences.[30] In 2007, the FDA ordered Cephalon to modify the Provigil leaflet in bold-face print of several serious and potentially fatal conditions attributed to its use, including TEN, DRESS syndrome, and SJS. European Medicines Agency has recommended that new patient prescriptions should only be to treat sleepiness associated with narcolepsy.
The long term safety and effectiveness of modafinil (provogil) have not been determined.
Modafinil (Provigil) may have an adverse effect on hormonal contraceptives for up to a month after discontinuation."
And below are the Side Effects (from wikipedia):
"One-third of participants in clinical trials reported experiencing headaches; 11% reported nausea; other negative side-effects such as nervousness, diarrhea, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, and gastrointestinal problems were reported by less than 10% of participants.
Rare occurrences have been reported of more serious adverse effects, including severe skin rashes and other symptoms that are probably allergy-related. From the date of initial marketing, December 1998, to January 30, 2007, the US Food and Drug Administration received six cases of severe cutaneous adverse reactions associated with modafinil (provogil), including erythema multiforme (EM), Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and DRESS syndrome, involving adult and pediatric patients. The FDA issued a relevant alert. In the same alert, the FDA also noted that angioedema and multi-organ hypersensitivity reactions have also been reported in postmarketing experiences.[30] In 2007, the FDA ordered Cephalon to modify the Provigil leaflet in bold-face print of several serious and potentially fatal conditions attributed to its use, including TEN, DRESS syndrome, and SJS. European Medicines Agency has recommended that new patient prescriptions should only be to treat sleepiness associated with narcolepsy.
The long term safety and effectiveness of modafinil (provogil) have not been determined.
Modafinil (Provigil) may have an adverse effect on hormonal contraceptives for up to a month after discontinuation."
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I've tried this, Got the idea from a documentary "Make me stay awake" was having lots of complex partials at the time 2008/9 (wasn't aware of this tho) so I looked into it and found had to obtain them from a online pharmacy, and did, they did something and did work for why I was using them for to, but the underlying issue (random tiredness after a cps was still there (still unaware) - so stopped after about two batches (90 or 120). Found I was mentally sharper, when taking them. but it was the idea of that I was self medicating, and I was just popping pills (no better than people I knew when i was younger that did this for fun) but did eventually re-pursaude myself after started Lacosamide and got some more (mid last year). It didn't mix well, still felt jaded and like shite, but was making me hyper, as for the cognitive functions this time round can't really comment, as had been on Lamictal (it stole my concentration). But I REALLY WOULD NOT AGAIN - besides before decided to try this I read the PI sheet (many times, I was self medicating) and from memory the side effects listed SEIZURES
Thanks both for imput,I just hoping it sort memory out.It memory cause me most distress.i gone to their site but obviously the pros not cons mention.i read different comments all on their site which positive except one person said made in India of unknown quality but somehow they word it as American and I know America have strong rules about this sort of thing.I was concerned about my e Meds would clash.
There something else you can get in uk they call it a food supplement spelt noo forgot rest of spelling it not advertised as a medication.Our drug laws are bizarre you can get melatonin 3mg in States but not here I can bring ton of it in to uk be legal but not allowed buy over counter and unlikely a doc scrip but can get on amerzan as you can get modfinal
There something else you can get in uk they call it a food supplement spelt noo forgot rest of spelling it not advertised as a medication.Our drug laws are bizarre you can get melatonin 3mg in States but not here I can bring ton of it in to uk be legal but not allowed buy over counter and unlikely a doc scrip but can get on amerzan as you can get modfinal