User:Mr. Ibrahem/Armodafinil

Armodafinil, sold under the brand name Nuvigil among others, is a medication used for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift-work sleep disorder. It has also been studied for tiredness associated with chronic illness. It is taken by mouth. It may be used recreationally for its euphoria effects.

Common side effects include headache, anxiety, nausea, decreased appetite, palpitations, and disturbed sleep. Other side effects may include abuse, psychosis, suicide, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Use in pregnancy may harm the baby. It is the (R)-(−)-enantiomer of modafinil.

It was approved for medical use in the United States in 2007. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States a month of 250 mg pills costs about 32 USD as of 2022. In the United States it is a schedule IV controlled substance.