Nuvigil Side Effects (Page 7)
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I'm having severe side effects from nuvigil. Muscle and joint pain with numbness and tingling down my arms.

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I was on Nuvigil 150mg for almost two years and had no negative side effects. (I was one of the first to use it when it came out). Nuvigil actually changed my life, I am Bipolar Type 2, and was dealing with severe depression and unable to work. Within 2 days, my depression was gone and I no longer felt sleepy during the day. I could think clearly and had tons of energy, it literally changed my life and i was able to go back to work. Before Nuvigil, I was in bed for about 12 hours a day and my Neurologist said that I was using my CPAP for close to 10 hours a day while sleeping. Sadly however, due to my financial situation I had to stop taking it in the spring. Recently I have more money and my sleepiness was so bad I started taking it again. I feel so alive and awake. My brain feels like it was turned on again. The only problem I am having is that I have only slept 4 hours in about the last 44 hours. I don't believe I am going into a hypomanic episode, but just suffering from severe insomnia. The insomnia is very annoying but nothing compared to what I was suffering through without the medicine. I am just hoping I don't go into a major depressive episode or manic/hypomanic episode because then I would have to stop taking it. Hopefully I will adjust soon to it.

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Thanks I'm trying I cut the pill in half. Its not as bad I do have a headache from clenching my jaw. Hopefully today will be better

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Give it a try. My joint pain has subsided and if it flares up, advil and stretching help. It seems to be keeping my energy level steady. Not as many ups and downs as amphetamines.

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I just started on Nuvigil again for the 2 nd time. My jaw is killing me. I keep puching my teeth together. It hurts around me ears and throat. I'm only sleeping 2 hours a night. What did you do.I don't know if I still going to take this Nuvigil

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I started taking nuvigil a few weeks ago for MS related fatigue. I had been on amphetamines for years for this
reason. My neurologist thought nuvigil would be work a try. I do have less fatigue but had severe nausea for the first week. Now I just had painful joints. I think I'll stick with it for now to see how it goes. The amphetamines were great but I was concerned about addiction and the effect is for a limited number of hours.

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I've been taking Provigil 200mg for several years for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome due to Hepatitis C, and take Xanax or Valium for the dreaded speeding side effect. I still spend most of my time in bed. Please let me know if you find something to help with the Nuvigil side effects. Best of luck to you.

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

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I took 150 mg. of Nuvigil for approx. 3 weeks and within the first week found that while I did feel much more awake and aware (I have narcolepsy), I was also seized by an uncontrollable compulsion to view porn sites on the Net for hours on end. When I consulted my shrink, she said that yes, Nuvigil has been known to reduce impulse control and raise one's sexual drive like that (NOW she tells me!). At her direction, I immediately quit taking the Nuvigil, upped my Cymbalta by one-third and my Abilify by one-half (from 2 mg. to 3). That got rid of those issues. I'm not going back to the Nuvigil again!

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I think Nuvigil is the latest of the two drugs (Provigil and then Nuvigil). I'm not sure what you take it for; in my case I have MS and one of my symptoms is fatigue. My neuro said he thought Nuvigil was a better medication for my needs. I had to have my neuro intervene with the insurance company or they would not cover it. The first few times i took it were good, but then it made me feel wound up and I had a difficult time sleeping. Now i only take it now and then, not daily. The dose I take is 150 mg.

My hands are also numb, but that is due to my MS.

With regard to the Nuvigil and the Provigil ..they are considered the same tier of drugs. I can't think of any reason you could not take Provigil if it works well for you. Good Luck.

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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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Julie Dont Give up I have been so tired I cant move I know How you feel.all of you please contact me by email or phone as I am working on this I am a 50 year old nice looking verry good shape the reason I told you this is I sould feel fine but tired I found out How to fix this you must all know provigil is a verry good but over priced nuvigil use to work but now there product has change when the patton wen off on provigil so what you get one day works but not the next I am ckicking all this out by a LAB and found some of my pills are not even nivigil Im so pist off it junk it cost me 350.00 for 30 tabs I pay for out of pocket I will get something that will work for all of us get on my list we need to stick together thay dont care abought you its all profit. Julie when armodafinil works beleave me your life will be back and you will love it.

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