Nuvigil (med side effects)

[curmudgeon]

Has anyone ever been put on Nuvigil? It is used for narcalepsy and such, but I was put on it...not sure why, I think for more energy. So yesterday was great. I had a ton of energy and felt happy, a little dizzy but nbd. Today I feel like I washed down a sleeping pill with two pots of coffee. I am simultaneously jittery and tired, completely disoriented, keep having random crying spells and can't concentrate on crap. Dr. said I may have some side effects but to stick with it and see him in a couple weeks. I guess I am just looking for a kick in the butt that I need to push through and deal with it but I don't waaannnnaaaa ::whine::

Edit: The problem was not the new medication, however, I'm not getting any positive results from it either so on to the next I suppose.

[midnightrae]

I have not been on it. Make an appointment with your doctor. The disorientation is not good. I hope you get it figured out.

[geeklove27]

I've been on Provigil back in the day before Nuvigil was around. I LOVED that stuff. I was taking Seroquel at night, and unless I popped a Provigil when my alarm went off, I would sleep for 15 hours straight.

My MD wanted to put me on Nuvigil instead of addressing some hypothyroid stuff. After looking at the laundry list of side effects, I said no thank you. The biggest one for me is that it interferes with birth control and makes it less effective. I hope your MD is able to help you find something that works better for you.

[marynjoe]

Are you sure you're at the right dosage? You can cut those pills in half or even thirds. I'd try a smaller dose. If you're jittery, the dosage is too high.