Armodafinil (Nuvigil) Tips from Pharmacists

• If you are taking armodafinil for excessive daytime sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea, make sure you continue to use your CPAP machine as recommended by your healthcare professional.

• Armodafinil is not a substitute for healthy sleeping habits. Ensure that you get enough sleep and tell your doctor if you have trouble sleeping while on this medication.

• Excessive sleepiness may not be completely cured by armodafinil. Continue to avoid driving and other hazardous tasks even if you feel more alert on this medicine unless your doctor gives you the go-ahead.

• Armodafinil is a controlled substance and can be habit-forming. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed.

• Armodafinil can make hormonal contraceptive methods less effective. If you are a woman of childbearing age, talk with your doctor about an appropriate method of birth control.