Katy, TX
A 50-year-old female asked:
what are the odds of having paradoxical reaction to nuvigil? i get extremely sleepy after taking it. no energy at all.
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Killian answered
General Practice 28 years experience
Paradox: I am not sure i can give you odds like a las vegas booking agency. But, this does happen. It means you should stop taking the medication and inform the physician who prescribed it for you.
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