For those that are still sleepy in the morning... Sleep disorder

no@spam.com (MagofChris) — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 08:04:45 GMT

I have been on cpap for a little over 3 years. I get a good nights sleep but
feel like I could sleep all day if given the chance. I spoke with my doctor and
he put me on provigil. It is a non-narcotic, non addicting, medicine that
"promotes awareness". I take one in the morning when I get up and I don't get
the urge to nap around mid-day. By the time beddy by rolls around I am ready to
sleep.

Just thought I would throw it out to the group in case there were others who
have the same problem...

��: Sleep disorder

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Re: For those that are still sleepy in the morning... Sleep disorder

no@spam.com (Guest) — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 18:49:55 GMT

On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:53:52 -0000, Sleepy Pete wrote:

"MagofChris" wrote:

I spoke with my doctor and he put me on provigil. It is a non-narcotic, >>non addicting, medicine that "promotes awareness".

However, one thing I've been wondering about with regards to Provigil is, >the 'non addicting' side of it.

It's DEA C-IV... lower abuse potential than other stimulants but there
is some abuse potential.

The US labeling specifically mentions that people who have abused
other stimulants will tend to abuse Provigil.

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Re: For those that are still sleepy in the morning... Sleep disorder

no@spam.com (Guest) — Sat, 22 Jan 2005 08:06:04 GMT

On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:52:39 -0000, Sleepy Pete wrote:

Thanks for confirming that - I've seen a few articles recently, all claiming >that there are 'no addictive properties whatsoever'.

I can't help that the article writers can't read and/or understand the
FDA approved labeling for the product:

"The abuse potential of modafinil (200, 400, and 800 mg) was assessed
relative to methylphenidate (45 and 90 mg) in an inpatient study in
individuals experienced with drugs of abuse. Results from this
clinical study demonstrated that modafinil produced psychoactive and
euphoric effects and feelings consistent with other scheduled CNS
stimulants (methylphenidate)."

Maybe they need some Strattera for their rather obvious case of
attention deficit disorder. <wink>

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