Provigil (Modafinil) & Fatigue

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    • September 21, 2015 at 3:09 pm
    _Paul_
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      I thought I would take a minute to share my experience with this new drug.

      I have been experiencing greater and greater fatigue the more Keytruda treatments I take. It got to the point that I needed to take 6 weeks off work. My oncologist suggested a Keytruda holiday, which did result in my fatigue resolving, but after the subsequent treatment it returned.

      A friend suggested I try Provigil, a newer drug originally prescribed for those suffering from narcolepsy and other sleep related disorders. It is gaining popularity for off label uses, including ADD.

      Anyway, I have been on it for the last several days and it has brought me back to feeling normal. It is a huge relief. I do urge anyone considering taking it though to consider the fact there are no long term studies available yet. So there is some risk for sure. For me, with all the other uncertainty one faces at stage 4, it is worth it for the quality of life.

      I hope this post is useful to others suffering from fatigue.

      – Paul

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        • September 22, 2015 at 12:07 am
        Bubbles
        Participant

          Very interesting info on the use of Provigil, Paul.  Thanks for sharing.  So glad it got you feeling better!  c

          • September 22, 2015 at 12:07 am
          Bubbles
          Participant

            Very interesting info on the use of Provigil, Paul.  Thanks for sharing.  So glad it got you feeling better!  c

              • September 22, 2015 at 3:57 am
              _Paul_
              Participant

                Thanks Celeste!

                • September 22, 2015 at 3:57 am
                _Paul_
                Participant

                  Thanks Celeste!

                  • September 22, 2015 at 3:57 am
                  _Paul_
                  Participant

                    Thanks Celeste!

                  • September 22, 2015 at 12:07 am
                  Bubbles
                  Participant

                    Very interesting info on the use of Provigil, Paul.  Thanks for sharing.  So glad it got you feeling better!  c

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