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Solriamfetol Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on July 18, 2020.

For the Consumer

Applies to solriamfetol: oral tablet

Side effects requiring immediate medical attention

Along with its needed effects, solriamfetol may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking solriamfetol:

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  • Agitation
  • chest pain or discomfort
  • cough
  • fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  • feeling jittery
  • irritability
  • restlessness
  • tightness of the chest
  • tremor
  • trouble breathing
  • trouble sleeping

Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention

Some side effects of solriamfetol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

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Managing side effects (general information)

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to solriamfetol: oral tablet

General

The more commonly reported adverse reactions have included headache, nausea, decreased appetite, insomnia, and anxiety.[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate occurred in a dose-dependent manner during clinical trials.

Common (1% to 10%): Palpitations, chest discomfort/pain

Frequency not reported: Increased blood pressure and heart rate

Psychiatric

Common (1% to 10%): Insomnia, anxiety (includes nervousness and panic attacks), irritability, jittery

Frequency not reported: Agitation, restlessness

Anxiety was more commonly reported at higher doses. Agitation and restlessness were reported in less than 2% of patients.

Gastrointestinal

Nausea, including vomiting, dry mouth, and vomiting were more common at higher doses. Bruxism and thirst were reported in less than 2% of patients.

Common (1% to 10%): Nausea (includes nausea and vomiting), dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Frequency not reported: Bruxism, thirst

Metabolic

Decreased appetite was more common at higher doses. Decreased weight was reported in less than 2% of patients.

Common (1% to 10%): Decreased appetite

Frequency not reported: Decreased weight

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Cough, dyspnea

Cough and dyspnea were reported in less than 2% of patients.

Nervous system

Headache was more common with higher doses. Disturbances in attention and tremor were reported in less than 2% of patients.

Very common (10% or more): Headache (16%)

Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness

Frequency not reported: Disturbances in attention, tremor

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Hyperhidrosis

References

1. "Product Information. Sunosi (solriamfetol)." Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Palo Alto, CA.

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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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