I don't want to recommend people take more meds--but Provigil has been essential for me to function. I was just so wiped out on every medication for bipolar & that is not an acceptable quality of life for me--to be SO TIRED that it is painful to try to stay awake.

With Provigil I just feel "normal"--enthusiastic, energetic, etc.

Been on it for many yrs. w/no need to increase dosage--not "addictive."

Very expensive, though, so if insurance didn't cover it, I couldn't afford it.