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Does Nuvigil Cause Weakness In The Legs?

I started taking Nuvigil as part of treatment for symptoms of bipolar 2 disease. My legs get very weak and wobbly with even moderate walking, I am lethargic and have daytime sleepiness. Can I just stop taking the Nuvigil and see if it is the cause? If Nuvigil is the cause will these problems be resolved once my body becomes accustomed to the medication?
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
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It isn't either a treatment for bipolar nor commonly causing weakness in legs. OH, but exhaustion from being on the chemical equivalent of crystal meth, yeah, that happens. cannot say in your particular case, but it makes sense.
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Does Nuvigil Cause Weakness In The Legs?

It isn t either a treatment for bipolar nor commonly causing weakness in legs. OH, but exhaustion from being on the chemical equivalent of crystal meth, yeah, that happens. cannot say in your particular case, but it makes sense.