Generic for Provigil out yet ? - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

twink65 · 06-09-2009, 02:02 PM

I was wondering if anyone else was having problems with getting provigil right now. It has helped my fatigue so much. I have been out for two weeks now and am starting to feel the effects. My neuro had me go on line and down load the free 7-day coupon. Because it is so expensive now they are only offering a new one called nuvigil which leads me to believe the generic is getting close to coming out ? Has anyone had any good benefits from any other medications that help with fatigue ? Im desperate and have fallen asleep about three times just posting this ( just kidding )

twink

MSNik · 06-09-2009, 04:09 PM

Modafinil is the generic for Provigil and has been out for quite some time...
look into it!
Nikki

twink65 · 06-09-2009, 10:23 PM

Why is my pharmacy tellimg me its not ? should I check another pharmacy ?

MSNik · 06-10-2009, 03:40 PM

Yes, you probably should. You can verify this yourself....its been out since 2006- and plenty of people are using it. Its also out under several other names...
Generics are available after 21 years...any drug can have copies (generics) at this time...and believe me, this drug was quick to have generics marketed. Some of the generics were pulled from the shelves in Canada- but are now avaialble again....but in the US, you can get this drug. You might have to have your doctor request it for you...but its available. Ask your doc about it, bet you they are willing to write a script specifically for the generic. And, if your doc doesnt know about it, then have THEM do the research! There is absolutely no excuse for a pharmacy or doctor NOT to know what is going on out there. ...he/ they might be reimbursed for prescribing the name brand, this goes on all the time; however, your insurance company will thank you for using the generic!

Its interesting these days how most pharmacies are only aware of what they are "reading" ...meaning, if the doc doesnt write out the name of the generic, and they dont fill it regularly, they dont know it exists...but this isnt your pharmacies fault as much as it is the doctors. But, thats a whole other thread! Ask your doctor specfiically why you cant take this drug, ask them to do the homework, and then insist on them writing the script for it. Believe me, its available and its much cheaper!
Give it a go, you have nothing to lose.
Nikki

jrsygirl · 09-28-2009, 06:52 PM

I was told by the NMSS, my doctor and my pharmacy, that modafinil is the chemical name for provigil. It is not available as a generic at this time. My insurance company refuses to refill my prescription. It is no longer covered because they said it is not approved for MS. It has helped me so much and I am very upset and going to appeal their decision. I can't wait for a generic to come out, I'll be first in line!