Armodafinil Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • headache
  • nausea

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • depression
  • a skin rash
  • trouble breathing

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • agitation
  • dry mouth
  • indigestion
  • constipation
  • contact dermatitis, a type of skin rash that occurs from contact with an offending substance
  • low energy
  • excessive sweating
  • pain
  • decreased appetite
  • excessive thirst
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • excess urination
  • nervousness
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • irritability
  • anxious feelings

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low levels of white blood cells
  • increased eosinophils in the blood
  • mental problems from taking the drug
  • manic behavior
  • delusions
  • suicidal thoughts
  • high blood pressure
  • inflammation of the middle tissue heart muscle
  • canker sores
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • itching
  • blistering of the skin
  • hallucinations
  • fever
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • aggressive behavior
  • stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
  • muscle tremors
  • chest pain
  • generalized weakness
  • upper abdominal pain
  • a change in the ability to pay attention
  • fast heartbeat
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