Dosage, Schedule and Efficacy

• 1). Take your dosage immediately upon waking; waiting too long can cause the medication to linger into the night time, when you are trying to fall asleep.
  
  
• 2). Make sure to eat a well balanced breakfast; this can alleviate the heartburn associated with this medication.
  
  
• 3). Pay close attention to how Provigil is affecting you. Monitor your behavior closely and if you do not feel more awake, do not operate any machinery or drive a vehicle.
  
  
• 4). Do not take another dose if you still feel sleepy throughout the day. Wait until the next day to take another dose, adding another dose can be dangerous and should be avoided with doctor recommendation.
  
  
• 5). Speak to your physician if you experience side effects such as anxiety, dizziness, diarrhea and heartburn. Taking an over-the-counter medication to alleviate diarrhea, such as Imodium, is acceptable and will help alleviate this side effect.