Some common side effects
Modafinil is a stimulant prescribed to increase wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness related to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder and sleep apnea syndrome. There are some common side effects:
- Dry mouth
- Anxiety
- Nervousness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Backache
- Runny Nose
Rare side effects
If you tend to experience these side effects, immediately consult the doctor.
- Chest Pain
- Fever
- High Blood Pressure
- Low Blood pressure
- Sugar
- Memory Loss
- Fast/Slow Heartbeat
- Chills
- Mood Swings
- Throat Irritation
- Depression
- Bleeding
Modafinil has not been adequately studied in pregnant women and it is unknown if it is excreted in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Severe side effects
- Blood Urine
- Hives
- Asthma
- Skin Rash
- Peeling of Skin
- Hyperactive Behavior
- Abnormal Liver test
- Visible Water Retention
- Blistering of the Skin
- Manic Behavior
- Mental Issue
- Abnormal Heart Electrical Signal
- Low Level of White Blood Cells
- Inflammation of the Middle Tissue Heart Muscle
Less Severe side-effects
- Constipation
- Flu
- Muscle Tremors
- Vomiting
- Numbness and Tingling
- Decreased Appetite
- Gas
- Itching
- Sweating
- Agitation
- Taste Impairment
- Sour Mouth
- Weakness
Get Emergency Medical Assist if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Above-all it is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical information about side effects.