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Has Anyone Taken Both Provigil and Nuvigil?
Can you compare and contrast them for me? I want to try Nuvigil, but I'd like to hear how it stacks up against Provigil before I ask for it.
Is Nuvigil a narcotic like Aderrall?
I was approved for Aderrall, but learned it was a narcotic. After more research, I see that it is basically pharmaceutical grade amphetamine. A friend suggested Nuvigil, but didn't know if it was a narcotic. I know people on Aderrall and some of them act just like meth heads. One friend went... read more
Why isn't Nuvigil all of a sudden not working for me?
My MD gave me a 2 week's worth supply of Nuvigil to try. For two weeks, it helped me greatly. It is the first drug to help me with extreme chronic fatigue. I was excited to think I might be able to live a "normal" life for a change. I just filled the prescription for Nuvigil. I took... read more
Nuvigil - how long does this stuff take to work?
I am on day 1 of taking nuvigil. I took 1 x 250mg after waking from a 14 hour sleep (my husband woke me up).. I feel very tired (more than I normally am after sleeping 14 hrs) and it has been about 3 hours since I took the medicine. I know it is extremely early, but I feel that such a potent... read more
Which drugs should I take before breakfast and how long before eating?
Benecar htz, synthroid, limectal, lyrica, Glucafage,cymbalta,zocor,nuvigil,aromisin, vit D , vit B, Multiple vit,Biotin,vit E is morning Ok or should some be taken in the eve, with supper or bedtime?
How long does it take Nuvigil to work?
This is my 5th day on 150mg of Nuvigil. I really havent experienced wakefulness yet. Im still very tired, all day. I tried to not take caffeine but since i have to work i have to have some sort of caffeine to stay awake. The first 2 days of taking it i didnt have caffeine, and i took it on an empty... read more
Is it ok to cut a nuvigil tablet in half?
Am taking the 150 mg strength but would like to try a lesser strength. is it ok to cut these tablets in half?
Nuvigil's effect on sex?
I have been on Nuvigil for over a year. In the last 3 months I have had difficulty achieving orgasm, which used to come very easily. I am wondering if this is possibly related to the med. Anyone else having this problem?
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- Nuvigil prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
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