Side effect(s) of Armodafinil

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

Review the side-effects of Armodafinil as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Heart- Palpitations and fast heart rate.

  Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting and loose stools.

  General - Fatigue, thirst, influenza-like illness, pain and fever.

  Blood and Lymph - Seasonal allergy.

  Metabolic - Loss of appetite.

  Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, disturbance in attention, tremor, tingling, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, agitation and nervousness.

  Genitourinary - Increased urination.

  Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.

  Skin - Rash, inflammation and excessive sweating.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Armodafinil

Armodafinil(Nuvigil) generic is a stimulant, prescribed for excessive sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) or shift work sleep disorder.