Nuvigil and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Nuvigil (armodafinil).
Caffeine Armodafinil
Moderate Drug Interaction
Both caffeine and armodafinil can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Armodafinil Food
Minor Food Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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Nuvigil drug interactions
There are 509 drug interactions with Nuvigil (armodafinil).
Nuvigil disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with Nuvigil (armodafinil) which include:
- psychiatric disorders
- alcoholism
- cardiovascular dysfunction
- liver dysfunction
- psychiatric complications
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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