What is Nuvigil?

What is Nuvigil?

NUVIGIL is a prescription medicine used to improve wakefulness in adults who are very sleepy due to one of the following diagnosed sleep disorders:  narcolepsy  obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). NUVIGIL is used with other medical treatments for this sleep disorder. NUVIGIL does not take

What is the recommended dosage of Nuvigil for SWD?

The recommended dosage of NUVIGIL for patients with SWD is 150 mg taken orally once a day as a single dose approximately 1 hour prior to the start of their work shift.

Is Nuvigil safe for children under 17?

It is not known if NUVIGIL is safe or if it works in children under the age of 17. What is NUVIGIL? NUVIGIL is a prescription medicine used to improve wakefulness in adults who are very sleepy due to one of the following diagnosed sleep disorders:  narcolepsy  obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

How much Nuvigil should I take for sleep apnea?

The recommended dosage of NUVIGIL for patients with OSA or narcolepsy is 150 mg to 250 mg taken orally once a day as a single dose in the morning. The recommended dosage of NUVIGIL for patients with SWD is 150 mg taken orally once a day as a single dose approximately 1 hour prior to the start of their work shift.

What happens if I miss a dose of Nuvigil?

Nuvigil is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription. What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, but avoid taking the medication if you do not plan to be awake for several hours.

NUVIGIL is a prescription medicine used to improve wakefulness in adults who are very sleepy due to one of the following diagnosed sleep disorders: obstructive sleep apnea ( OSA ). NUVIGIL is used with other medical treatments for this sleep disorder.

What are the side effects of Nuvigil 250 mg?

Dose-Dependent Adverse Reactions NUVIGIL 250 mg (%) N=198 NUVIGIL 150 mg (%) N=447 NUVIGIL Combined (%) N=645 Placebo (%) N=445 Headache 23 14 17 9 Nausea 9 6 7 3 Insomnia 6 4 5 1 Dry Mouth 7 2 4 < 1

What is the difference between Nuvigil 50 and 150 mg?

NUVIGIL (armodafinil) Tablets are available as follows: 50 mg: Each round, white to off-white tablet is debossed with C on one side and “205” on the other. 150 mg: Each oval, white to off-white tablet is debossed with on one side and “215” on the other.