Armodafinil and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Nin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2016

For Shift Work Sleep Disorder "Started on Nuvigil for symptoms of anxiety and excessive daytime sleepiness. Started taking Nuvigil in November. My first symptom was excessive salivation, my stomach would get upset, felt nauseated. I felt like I had a dry lump in my throat continuously. It affected my normal swallowing of saliva, but I had no trouble swallowing water or food. Lost 33 lbs in 4-5 months. Then my mouth, lips, and tongue started burning. I stopped taking Nuvigil in March. The mouth burning has subsided some. I still feel nauseated at times. Taking Tums and omeprazole for my stomach symptoms. Last Dr. visit, my omeprazole was doubled and I was also put on Zantac. Had an EGD. All came out normal. It's been 8 months, and my nausea and burning mouth continue."

• Aut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2019

For Shift Work Sleep Disorder "I work 8:30pm-6:30am 4 nights a week, with 3 days off. I have a hard time sleeping during the day, which means I have a hard time staying awake when I’m working all night. I started armodafinil 150 mg today before my night shift. I only slept 2-4 hours today, but I feel like I slept 10 hours. I’m wide awake and super productive at work. I usually drink 200-300 mg of caffeine at work, but I won’t be drinking any caffeine tonight because I don’t feel like I need it. I recommend drinking lots of water and eating with the pill. My side effects: headache (probably from lack of caffeine), racing heart, nausea, hot (feels like I took a thermogenic). I also don’t like that it can cause birth control to be ineffective, but the benefits outweigh the side effects for me. I would definitely recommend!"

• Ron...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2022

For Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome "I developed OSA-suspiciously soon after my dog, suffering from months of illness-when I had to put her to sleep. There were other issues, too, and I feel the OSA is linked with depression. Regardless, disrupted sleep and developing insomnia made me seek out stimulants through my doctor. I started with Armodafinil 150 mg, and after a few days, I felt this was the answer to my chronic fatigue. Side effects were mild and occurred as the effectiveness wore off. I was disappointed that within a couple of weeks, only the unpleasant side effects were evident, without the energy. Sunosi and another prescription to enhance energy followed without success. Finally, Adderall arrived. Two hours of energy, then mild nausea and a short temper replaced it. After 2 months on Adderall, I tried the Armodafinil again. Only on Day 2, but it’s working for now. I question if part of the fatigue could be depression requiring additional medication."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2016

Armodafinil for Narcolepsy "I had nausea, trouble concentrating, and had chest pains and pressure for 2 weeks after I stopped taking it. I was just as tired taking this medication."