Modafinil Side effects

Modafinil can cause some side effects if it taken with some other medicines. Do not take other medications while taking modafinil. It may increase the side effects. Some unwanted effects can be caused by modafinil. But only a few patients suffer from modafinil side effects. Most of the patients do not suffer from side effects. But do not take anything lightly. Look for emergency medical help as soon as you observe any change in your behavior.

Some of the less common side effects of modafinil are -

- Memory Problems

- Rapid moods change

- Pain in chest

- Fever or chills

- Clumsiness

- Unsteadiness

- Trouble in urinating

- Blurred vision or other vision changes

- Confusion

- Shortness of breath

- Sore throat

- Fainting

- Dizziness

- Thirst and urination increase

- Mental depression

- Uncontrolled movements of tongue, mouth or face

 

Overdose symptoms

Some of the overdose symptoms are given below –

- Sleeping trouble

- Pounding heartbeat

- Blood pressure increase

- Excitement

Talk to your doctor immediately if you see any of the following symptoms –

- Belching

- Black, tarry stools

- Nausea

- Nervousness

- Heartburn

- Flushing or redness of skin

- Indigestion

- Muscle stiffness

- Headache

- Trouble in sleeping

- Dryness of skin

- Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings

 

There may be some more side effects of modafinil. Talk to your physician if you think your condition is unchanged or you have some new symptoms. Some more side effects are –

 

- Back pain

- Appetite

- Bruising

- Stomach pain

- Stuffy nose

- swelling

- Sores

- Spots on lips

- Ulcer

- Stomach sour

- Unusual tiredness or weakness

- Diarrhea

- Anxiety

- tingling, burning, or prickling sensations in the skin

- Trembling or shaking

- vomiting

Medicine interactions

It is not recommended to use any medicine while taking modafinil. So do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor, because it can bring some adverse effect. If you are taking herbal medicine then stop taking it immediately or talk to your doctor. Some of the following medicines can interact with modafinil –

- Clomipramine

- Cyclosporine

- Desogestrel

- Mestranol

- Norelgestromin

- Norethindrone

- Norgestimate

Also the following medicines can also interact with modafinil –

- Ethinyl Estradiol

- Ethynodiol

- Norgestrel

- Triazolam

- Etonogestrel

- Levonorgestrel

You may need to avoid some food habits also while taking modafinil. Sometimes alcohol or tobacco may interact with certain medicines. So talk to your physician about the use of medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Avoid alcohol or tobacco while taking any medicines.

There may be some more side effects of modafinil. For more information contact your health care provider. You may also find an extra medicine leaflet with modafinil. You can buy modafinil from our site.