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Donna · 11-14-2008, 11:52 AM

Hi MJo,

There is a prescription drug named Provigil (also known as Modafinil) which is a non-stimulant used sometimes for ADD when stimulants become a problem - it's first line use is for narcolepsy. I take 1/2 tab when fatigue or cognitive issues surface and it works way better than the stimulants for me. If the "jitters" of stimulant use prove to be a problem, this is something worth a try.

Best to you!

Donna

11-14-2008, 11:52 AM	#4
Donna Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shingle Springs, CA - near Sacramento Posts: 295	Another Option, Non-Stimulant Hi MJo, There is a prescription drug named Provigil (also known as Modafinil) which is a non-stimulant used sometimes for ADD when stimulants become a problem - it's first line use is for narcolepsy. I take 1/2 tab when fatigue or cognitive issues surface and it works way better than the stimulants for me. If the "jitters" of stimulant use prove to be a problem, this is something worth a try. Best to you! Donna __________________ Donna in the Sierra Foothills of California Diagnosed 6/7/06 invasive ductal carcinoma/ductal carcinoma in situ Lumpectomy 6/21/06 Pathology: Er 99% Pr 10% Her2/neu 3+ DNA Index 1.0 S-Phase 3/High Primary Tumor 2.4 cm Sentinel Node Tumor 2.1cm A/C/T+ Herceptin + rads + Arimidex stopped Herceptin after 7 mos. due to low MUGA Surgery for thickened uterine tissue May 2008 - conclusion: side effect of Arimidex Switched from Arimidex to Femara - joint/tendon problems significantly better! 2 year mark Pet scan and Echo shows all clear! 5 year mammogram with ultrasound shows no sign of cancer - yay! 11 years, 11 months new breast cancer - found lump Mastectomy 4/30/2018 Pathology: Er99%, PR 28%, Her2 negative! (new type) Faslodex