Nuvigil Not Working After 2 Days???

Dr. started me on 150mg Nuvigil last week. I am chronically tired, unable to focus or concentrate, unmotivated and always feel somewhat "foggy". I started with 1/2 tablet (75mg), and first 2 days I felt simply amazing. Like a switch was flipped. I felt completely alert and focused, happier, energetic and motivated to do so much that I never have the drive to do! I tried a full dose on day 3 and it was not good- I had all the unpleasant side effects (rapid heart beat, dizziness, jitters) but instead of making me focused and alert, it made me feel jumbled and agitated. So I went back to 75 mg. I can still tell it's in my system b/c my heart rate still increases a little, but other than that I can't tell that it's working anymore. 2-4 hours in I feel that little bit of focus and energy come back, and then it's gone, and I'm tired and foggy all day again. I'm devastated! I really thought every day could be like the first, that the fog would be gone and I could have real mental clarity and energy every day, but now I'm afraid that's not the case. I'm reading that the effects get more subtle as your body gets used to it- does that mean no more energy, clarity and boosted mood? Does it mean it will just get me by without falling on my face halfway through the day? Isn't Nuvigil supposed to do just what it did that first day- increase focus, alertness and energy? Is there a way I can actually get it to work that way for me every day? Do I need to increase dosage or divide my dose between morning and afternoon? I hate to think it will never be that good again!

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Has anything changed, yet?

It may take a couple weeks for it to reach its full level of effectiveness in your body and for things to really settle out, so you know how well it work for you.

The FDA warns that this medication may be habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, anorexia, nervousness, anxiety and insomnia.

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