top o' the mornin'® 7/29/2014

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top o' the mornin'® 7/29/2014

#1 Post by earendel » Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:12 pm

According to the computer chip in my breathing machine my apnea has gone away. That is, my airway is staying open thanks to the positive pressure from the machine. However I'm still waking up 4 times a night and not getting restful sleep. The chip says I'm only getting about 6 hours, no matter what time I go to bed. The doctor is puzzled as to what's going on. He offered me a drug called Nuvigil® that is supposed to keep me alert during the day. It's a Schedule IV-C controlled substance. I haven't decided whether I want to fill the prescription.
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#2 Post by Bob Juch » Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:29 pm

I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.
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#3 Post by SpacemanSpiff » Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:30 pm

Bob Juch wrote:At least you can try it for free:

http://www.nuvigil.com/OnDemandCenter/T ... LFree.aspx
I suspect the cost isn't the issue...
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#4 Post by Bob Juch » Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:33 pm

SpacemanSpiff wrote:
Bob Juch wrote:At least you can try it for free:

http://www.nuvigil.com/OnDemandCenter/T ... LFree.aspx
I suspect the cost isn't the issue...
I'd be afraid of the side effects, but it's nice to know you can try it for a week for free.
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#5 Post by earendel » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:15 am

SpacemanSpiff wrote:
Bob Juch wrote:At least you can try it for free:

http://www.nuvigil.com/OnDemandCenter/T ... LFree.aspx
I suspect the cost isn't the issue...
It wasn't until I got email from my pharmacy. The cost of a 30-day supply is $630. My reluctance was previously based on the potential nasty side effects; the cost just makes it worse.
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#6 Post by Beebs52 » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:36 am

Ear, I have a solution for you. Getcha some speed or meth or something and that'll perk you right up during the day. Makes the work go faster, I suppose, too. What could go wrong?
Well, then

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