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Does Intake Of Nuvigil And Buspar Lead To Handwriting Problems?
Question: I have been having trouble with my handwriting lately. It slows, becomes barely legible, changes sequence (writing "t" before "a" in "cat") and I just feel like my hand isnt following what my brain is telling it.
It typically seems related to meds, namely buspar, brintellix, and nuvigil. Should I be concerned or have it checked out? My father has developed Parkinson's disease most likely from a lifetime of psych meds (he is bipolar)
It typically seems related to meds, namely buspar, brintellix, and nuvigil. Should I be concerned or have it checked out? My father has developed Parkinson's disease most likely from a lifetime of psych meds (he is bipolar)
Brief Answer:
Drugs side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In my opinion too, your problems with handwriting are caused by drugs you use, as a side effect, especially Nuvigil which is known to cause side effects such tremor in about 10% of people who use it.
In the other hand, Parkinson's disease is characterized by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, facial expression impairment, not just changes in handwriting.
So, at this moment I think you shouldn't worry about Parkinson's disease, if your symptoms related to drugs side effects interfere with everyday activities, you should discuss with your treating Doctor about adjusting doses.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Drugs side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In my opinion too, your problems with handwriting are caused by drugs you use, as a side effect, especially Nuvigil which is known to cause side effects such tremor in about 10% of people who use it.
In the other hand, Parkinson's disease is characterized by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, facial expression impairment, not just changes in handwriting.
So, at this moment I think you shouldn't worry about Parkinson's disease, if your symptoms related to drugs side effects interfere with everyday activities, you should discuss with your treating Doctor about adjusting doses.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
regardless of whether it is parkinson's, I'm worried about the amount of psch med prescriptions and the frequency with which they are altered. Also thinking about MS given how whenever I have nerve pain/numbness it's on the left side of my body. I can have bad tremors at times.
I'm also having a lot of cognitive problems, ie, forgetting my roommate's name for a week at a time.
I'm also having a lot of cognitive problems, ie, forgetting my roommate's name for a week at a time.
Brief Answer:
Still drugs dosages should be reviewed.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
I don't think you should think about MS at this moment, because symptoms you describe ( cognitive problems, tremors and numbness ) could be explained by side effects of the drugs you are talking.
It is my opinion that in your case it is necessary to lower the dosages of the drugs and eventually to stop gradually at least one of them according to your condition.
These issues should be discussed with your treating Doctor.
Hope I helped you.
Regards.
Still drugs dosages should be reviewed.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
I don't think you should think about MS at this moment, because symptoms you describe ( cognitive problems, tremors and numbness ) could be explained by side effects of the drugs you are talking.
It is my opinion that in your case it is necessary to lower the dosages of the drugs and eventually to stop gradually at least one of them according to your condition.
These issues should be discussed with your treating Doctor.
Hope I helped you.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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