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I take 150mg nuvigil in am for sleep disorder but lately i've been fighting the urge to sleep. is it possible to develop opposite reaction?
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No: But if you're underlying condition has worsened, you may need to increase the dose to the 250 mg tablet size. Best wishes.
Answered 12/12/2013
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