Nuvigil Side Effects (Page 6) (Top voted first)

I'm having severe side effects from nuvigil. Muscle and joint pain with numbness and tingling down my arms.

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Day 2 of Nuvigil so far for my narcolepsy. Last night I would constantly wake up, toss and turn then fall back asleep. Also took me longer to fall asleep. Knew I was tired because I had been yawning since 6pm. Did the job as far as keeping me awake during the day. No bad side effects so far. I've noticed that I'm itching in various places off and on, but it is tolerable. If it keeps me up a few more nights I might try splitting my 150mg pill in half.

Hopefully I don't have anything as severe as some of you guys have had. Scary!

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are you still experiencing this? I had that side effect for the first month or so (lost some weight) then I got used to having no appetite and forcing myself to eat and gained it back now for some reason the symptoms have been back really badly.... I literally gaged up a carrot with hummus...I can't bring myself to eat it's so frustrating been dealing with this for like three weeks now

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Started April 25th taking it. Worked great for that week, probably too good as I couldn't sleep well at night and a pressure feeling at the back of my neck. So I split my 150mg pill in half Saturday. Did not take Sunday because I didn't have to work. Took half a pill Monday and was sleepy by lunch and all throughout the afternoon. Took half a pill Tuesday, same thing. So I took a whole pill Wed. thinking 75mg just won't working and I was still very tired and nodding the whole day. Not to mention a tremendous headache and an extreme pressure or tension feeling on the back of my neck. Got home from work and slept for 10 hours! Cut it back to half a pill today and so far so good. No way I take a whole pill again.

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Oldb77 : Try taking half in the morning & half (or even quarter) about an hour before you usually start feeling sleepy. I really feel that would work well for you based on your comments. And the stiff neck really does get better. Also, probably a stupid question, but... have you tried anti-depressants, and if so, how many tries?

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Well, I'm very glad things are better for you. A side note though... Lopressor is for blood pressure, not anxiety.

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I took 200 m. Provigil for a long time with no problems but Dr. insisted I try 250 mg. of Nuvigil. At first just had weird dreams. After about 2 months, developed extremely high blood pressure. Have always had low blood pressure. With Nuvigil it went up to 159/57. Stopped it and BP went back to normal. Took Nuvigil again and it went way up again. Stopped taking it and told Dr. what happened.

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I just got super jittery, heart raced, felt like I'd collapse.

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I have taken for a couple weeks. Told doc it doesn't work and he upped my dose from 250 to 300. My back hurts on left side at night hurts to move and hard to sleep. I want to take yohimbe with caffiene for narcolepsy cuz no side effects and IT WORKS!

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I also notice ear ringing. Insomnia too is drivin me nuts. Docs not listening to me since I wanna take yohimbe and its non prescvription but helps my severe narcolepsy better than anythhing else.

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Provigil - YES
Nuvigil - NOOOOOOO!!!!
I took Provigil for years and it worked. No side-effects. Because of a new insurance formulary, I had to switch to Nuvigil. I've taken 250mg for 6 wks. Others say I have been either flat or crabby for the past several weeks. Today, I had to ask someone if there was a pattern on the walls. No - the walls were white. I also see 3-D floaters in my eyes which was kind of cool at first but not so much now. Also, I have a lack of sensation in my fingers. Not numbness, it just feels like I have gloves on. Plus, I quit driving today because I felt truly intoxicated and, I can fall asleep anywhere and anytime. Needless to say, I will not be taking Nuvigil anymore. I will have to find some way to pay for the Provigil. It's all a scam because generics are going to be manufactured soon so the company creates Nuvigil. Why wouldn't the insurance companies just wait a bit longer until Provigil generics come out. Must be an incentive or kick-back somewhere.

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Wow, just received script for Nuvigil. After reading all the negative responses, kind of scared to even begin.

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I just started Nuvigil three days ago to treat my MS. It's a funny feeling....Im fatigued still but it has taken off the edge. Im feeling slight anxiety, consistent paint around shoulder/chest area. Also experiencing weird state of mind. Almost zombie-ish. I will continue medicine and see what happens.

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My daughter had a reaction too. Was paralyzed for almost one month from the legs down late January 2011. Then she regained some strength and sensation. Now she is back in the hospital with weakness in her legs. Back in a wheelchair. Doctors say they can't find anything and Nuvigil wouldn't do this.

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My daughter had a reaction too. Was paralyzed for almost one month from the legs down late January 2011. Then she regained some strength and sensation. Now she is back in the hospital with weakness in her legs. Back in a wheelchair. Doctors say they can't find anything and Nuvigil wouldn't do this. They want you to believe it is in her head. Even confronted with these stories from others they swear it doesn't happen. My daughter is allergic to sulfur too. How many more people are going through this. The Government needs to look into this drug and remove it before someone else gets hurt. Doctors should do their job and report this drug and quick getting kickbacks pushing it on their patients

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Thank you to all who have replied to my post. I think I'll NOT take this medicine and speak with my doctor when I go back. I would rather be tired than take a chance on another illness.

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I get the same thing... extreme abdominal pain starting around the 3rd day. Sometimes it gets so bad, I double over, but at least now I can stay awake at work.

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Been taking it for just 3 days. Was diagnosed last year with severe sleep apnea and now use a cpap machine daily. Work the night shift 11pm - 7am and have been exhausted and depressed. Only sleep 4 hrs a day. for the past three days I have been taking nuvigil and have seen a great improvement in my energy and alertness. No side effects as of yet. I hear from other blogs for most people that by 2 weeks your energy and lifestyle improves almost 100%. Hope this will be the same for you and me. It appears thet the only people on this blog are those that have had non therapeutic experiences. I'd look elsewhere there are loads of folks that this has been a life saver. Just like in life not everything works for everyone. Good luck! John B.

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Have you gone for a sleep study test? I had the same symptoms and and went for the test abd was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and prescribed a CPAP ( continuous positive air pressure maxhine that helped some) I also have other sleep issues. But I know many others that have the same diagnosis that are using CPAP maching and it has resolved there issues. I would recommend that you ask your PCP to send you for a sleep study test. That may be your answer. By the way I am a Nurse Administrator and you have classic symptoms that might indicate sleep apnea.

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I have been taking amphetamines for over 5 years in order to stay awake during the day. The jittery feeling made me anxious which caused me to chain smoke and talk too much so I stopped taking it. To stay awake at work I was taking caffeine pills and it was an awful experience.

So I did the sleep study and started taking Nuvigil for mild narcolepsy last week. What I'd like to point out is that I answered "No" to questions about muscle weakness and temporary paralysis which the doctor asked for diagnostics. I never felt those things until beginning treatment!

The very first day I had excruciating neck pain. Just within this week I have taken several hours off from work and find myself wandering around the house scatter-brained. I can't seem to get anything done even though I am constantly making an effort. While the drug may keep me from feeling sleepy I now am just mentally and physically fatigued! I have also spent countless hours of precious daytime lying in bed staring at the walls unable to get myself up. The neck pain was followed by numbness of fingers and limbs at times. Shortness of breath has also been a concern.

I have felt an immediate change in my ability to effectively communicate with others, I am apologizing to my friends and family for being so "loopy". I am not acting like myself, unable to form complete thoughts aloud and generally acting like a schizo. When I'm alone things get creepy. This all started happening when I began Nuvigil. I never tried Provigil, however my experience with other uppers was nothing like this whatsoever. I will give this another day or two but after that someone would have to pay me to take this stuff!

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Thanks for all the inf. I have been receiving about this medicine "drug". I have done a sleep study and have used a CPAP for 3 years, however, my doctor suggested I try additional help. I WILL NOT begin using this medicine!!

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