Modafinil Orion
This medicine helps adults with narcolepsy stay awake.
Form
tabletti
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Modafinil
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is 200 mg per day.
Method
Take the dose once a day in the morning, or split it into two doses: 100 mg in the morning and 100 mg at midday.
Important
Your doctor may increase your daily dose up to a maximum of 400 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness, severe tiredness, or trouble sleeping
- •Feeling your heartbeat, which may be faster than normal
- •Chest pain
- •Flushing (redness of the skin)
- •Dry mouth
- •Loss of appetite, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation
- •Weakness
- •Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
- •Blurred vision
- •Abnormal liver function test results
- •Irritability
RARE
- •Back pain, neck pain, muscle pain, muscle weakness, leg cramps, joint pain, twitching, or trembling
- •Vertigo (a spinning sensation)
- •Difficulty moving muscles smoothly, other movement problems, muscle stiffness, or coordination problems
- •Hay fever-like symptoms, including itchy/runny nose or watery eyes
- •Increased cough, asthma, or shortness of breath
- •Rash, acne, or itchy skin
- •Sweating
- •Changes in blood pressure (high or low), abnormal ECG, and irregular or unusually slow heartbeat
- •Difficulty swallowing, swollen tongue, or mouth sores
- •Severe gas, reflux (stomach acid returning), increased appetite, changes in weight, thirst, or changes in taste
- •Nausea (vomiting)
- •Migraine
- •Speech problems
- •Diabetes with high blood sugar
- •High cholesterol levels
- •Swelling of hands and feet
- •Sleep disturbances or unusual dreams
- •Loss of sex drive
- •Nosebleeds, sore throat, or inflamed nasal passages (sinusitis)
- •Abnormal vision or dry eyes
- •Abnormal urine or more frequent urination
- •Abnormal periods
- •Abnormal blood test results (changes in white blood cell count)
- •Restlessness with increased body movement
- •Swelling under the skin that may be warm or painful, red, swollen, itchy rash
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to modafinil or any other ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you have an irregular heartbeat or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- Talk to your doctor if you have ever had depression, anxiety, psychosis, or bipolar disorder, as this medicine can make these conditions worse.
- If you have kidney or liver problems, you might need a lower dose.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of alcohol or drug problems.
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- Immediately tell your doctor if you feel depressed, aggressive, hostile, have suicidal thoughts, or notice any other changes in your behavior.
- Long-term use of this medicine can cause dependency. Your doctor will check if it's still the best medicine for you.
- This medicine is not for children under 18.
- This medicine can cause blurred vision or dizziness. Do not drive or operate machines if you experience these or still feel very sleepy.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, as it is suspected to cause birth defects. Discuss birth control with your doctor.