A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Non-CPAP Forum Posting


Archived Non-CPAP Forum4 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Rest Forum Homepage.

Re: Provigil

Posted by Jeff - with a trach on April 09, 2001 at 20:47:15:

In Reply to: Provigil posted by Marksmen on April 09, 2001 at 11:50:20:

Provigil is used to treat narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnolence. I have been on it for over a year. Drugs may help you stay awake; but, it will not prevent the long term, adverse side affects of sleep apnea. If you do have sleep apnea - even a mild case - treat it as prescribed by a sleep specialist i.e. CPAP, UPPP, trach. Sleep disorders are a separate medical specialty for a very good reason: they can be debilitating if not life threatening.

Pleasant Dreams

Jeff - with a trach

Follow Ups:


Archived Non-CPAP Forum4 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Rest Forum Homepage

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved