Dd has been taking Provigil to help her stay awake during the day. Once in the a.m. and once at around 3-4 p.m. she takes 100 mgs. We have not seen side
effects. This drug is considered a different class of stimulant than say Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin, Adderall, Vyvanse, and even Strattera.
I am happy to report it does the job and well. It does not have a severe "drop off" point and there is much less problem with abuse as a result. She is able to stay awake during the day with the Provigil. Additionally, it seems to have the happy side effect of curbing appetite.
When my dd takes her Seroquel and Topomax together she still gets the "seroquel munchies" at night but to fully understand, one must understand that without the Topomax, her appetite is completely uncontrolled. She will eat tons of food without the Topomax. I mean a lot. I cannot even explain how much food that is, but I'm sure many here can understand what I mean when I say that.
Just by looking at her, I would estimate she has lost 10-15 lbs. in the short time she has been taking this med.. My mom was surprised when she saw her yesterday that she had lost so much. Keeping in mind she is still quite overweight, carrying most of that weight in her belly, I am well pleased with the medication overall. I cannot find one thing to complain about as far as side effects.
I have hopes that this trend will continue. Now if I can only get her to exercise! Grrrr...I'll keep trying!
I am happy to report it does the job and well. It does not have a severe "drop off" point and there is much less problem with abuse as a result. She is able to stay awake during the day with the Provigil. Additionally, it seems to have the happy side effect of curbing appetite.
When my dd takes her Seroquel and Topomax together she still gets the "seroquel munchies" at night but to fully understand, one must understand that without the Topomax, her appetite is completely uncontrolled. She will eat tons of food without the Topomax. I mean a lot. I cannot even explain how much food that is, but I'm sure many here can understand what I mean when I say that.
Just by looking at her, I would estimate she has lost 10-15 lbs. in the short time she has been taking this med.. My mom was surprised when she saw her yesterday that she had lost so much. Keeping in mind she is still quite overweight, carrying most of that weight in her belly, I am well pleased with the medication overall. I cannot find one thing to complain about as far as side effects.
I have hopes that this trend will continue. Now if I can only get her to exercise! Grrrr...I'll keep trying!
