Information about Armodafinil

Armodafinil Uses

Armodafinil is used in the treatment of narcolepsy.

How Armodafinil works

Armodafinil modulates the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and exerts a stimulant effect to reduce extreme sleepiness.

Common side effects of Armodafinil

Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
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Expert advice for Armodafinil

  • Take it with or without food, preferably in morning time before you need to be alert.
  • It is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. Try to get the right amount of sleep every night.
  • It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Your doctor may monitor you for heart disease and blood pressure while taking this medicine.
  • It makes contraceptive pills less effective, consult with a doctor for effective contraception.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
  • Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to increase side effects. 
  • Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching or breathing problem while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you had a history of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, or mania and drug abuse. 
  • Inform your doctor if you notice difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, hallucinations, nausea,  chest pain, and fast or slow heart rate.
  • It may cause addiction/ dependence potential when taken for long term. 
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions for Armodafinil

Armodafinil

Q. Does armodafinil work?

Armodafinil is effective if taken as per the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor

Q. What does armodafinil look like?

Armodafinil is available in the form of a tablet which is to be taken orally

Q. Is armodafinil a narcotic/is it addictive?

No. Armodafinil is not a narcotic. It has very low potential to be a habit forming medicine. Please follow your doctor's instructions about the dose and duration of treatment. Do not take it for longer time than prescribed. Do not discontinue the treatment abruptly.

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