Who should not take Nuvigil?

NUVIGIL is not approved for use in children for any medical condition. It is not known if NUVIGIL is safe and effective in children under the age of 18. Do not take NUVIGIL if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or have had a rash or allergic reaction to either armodafinil (NUVIGIL) or modafinil (PROVIGIL®).

Is Nuvigil stronger than Provigil?

Provigil vs Nuvigil It allows people to start at lower doses and go up to higher doses over time if needed. A study by M. Darwish and colleagues published in 2009 in Clinical Drug Investigation found that Nuvigil blood concentrations were higher than Provigil late in the day.

What does Nuvigil do to the brain?

Nuvigil (armodafinil) and Provigil (modafinil) boost brain activity to stimulate certain brain areas that are involved in wakefulness. The sleep disorders these drugs can help treat include narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and shift work disorder (SWD).

Can you take Nuvigil with high blood pressure?

Since Provigil and Nuvigil are wakefulness drugs, they may increase heart rate and blood pressure. But unlike amphetamines such as Adderall, this effect is not as pronounced. Some studies found no meaningful increase in blood pressure or heart rate with these drugs, but other studies recommend caution.

Can you take Nuvigil as needed?

Nuvigil has also been studied for fatigue related to menopause, and doses up to 150 mg a day were shown to improve quality of life. Nuvigil can also be titrated up to 250 mg once daily as needed.

What happens when you stop taking Nuvigil?

If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have withdrawal symptoms (such as shaking, sweating, chills, nausea, vomiting, confusion). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used armodafinil for a long time or in high doses.

Does armodafinil cause weight loss?

In the current study, armodafinil did, in fact, have a positive effect on body mass. Participants on the drug lost more body fat on either of the diets, which appeared to reduce weight equally well, than those who received the placebo.

Can you just stop taking Nuvigil?

Is Nuvigil a stimulant?

Provigil and Nuvigil are central nervous system stimulants used to increase wakefulness in adult patients with narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has rated Provigil and Nuvigil as Schedule IV drugs.

Is armodafinil the same as Adderall?

Armodafinil (Nuvigil) is similar to Adderall in that they can both improve wakefulness and alertness. However, they work differently in the brain and affect different chemicals. They are also classified as controlled medications differently.

What is Nuvigil used for?

What is Nuvigil? Nuvigil (armodafinil) is a medication that promotes wakefulness. Nuvigil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder. Nuvigil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Is Coumadin an anticoagulant?

Medically reviewed on Oct 13, 2017. Coumadin (warfarin) is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). Warfarin reduces the formation of blood clots. Coumadin is used to treat or prevent blood clots in veins or arteries, which can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious conditions.

What is the chemical name of warfarin sodium in Coumadin?

Coumadin (warfarin sodium) tablets contain warfarin sodium, an anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting vitamin K‑dependent coagulation factors. The chemical name of warfarin sodium is 3-(α-acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin sodium salt, which is a racemic mixture of the R- and S-enantiomers.

What are the side effects of Coumadin?

Get medical help at once if you have: pain, swelling, hot or cold feeling, skin changes, or discoloration anywhere on your body; or sudden and severe leg or foot pain, foot ulcer, purple toes or fingers. Bleeding is the most common side effect of Coumadin.