Hello, I have been dizzy lightheaded for 10 months now. Vertigo was ruled out, blood pressure is steady. I weened off my med that I think was causing it which is Modafinil for my chronic fatigue. It's much better but only a little bit of lightheaded remaining. Can you tell me the ingredient in Modafinil that causes dizziness? Thank you very much.
Dizziness or lightheaded from I beleive Modafinil?
Question posted by Marcburstein on 23 Jan 2025
Last updated on 23 January 2025 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
23 Jan 2025
Hi, Marc!
Modafinil is the name of the generic drug in the brand name Provigil... the active ingredient. It's classified as a central nervous system stimulant.
Dizziness is a commonly reported side effect:
"Common (1% to 10% of users): Dizziness"
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depression, vertigo, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs), modafinil, fatigue, chronic, blood pressure, blood, pressure
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