Nuvigal

Does anyone with a pacemaker take Nuvigil or any other stimulant type medication? I suffer from extreme exhaustion and my cardiologist has put me on this.


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Nuvigil

by J.B. - 2013-04-08 11:04:52

FROM RX LIST - The Internet Drug List

Did you? Before using Nuvigil, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, heart disease or high blood pressure, a heart valve disorder, a history of mental illness, a history of drug or alcohol addiction, or if you have recently had a heart attack.

What are the possible side effects of armodafinil (Nuvigil)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using armodafinil and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

fever, sore throat, headache, and vomiting with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
the first sign of any type of skin rash, no matter how mild;
bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
easy bruising or bleeding;
mouth sores, heart trouble...

The precautions when taking armodafinil (Nuvigil)?
Before taking armodafinil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to modafinil; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain heart problems (e.g., enlarged heart, mitral valve problem), history of problems (e.g., chest pain, irregular heartbeat) after taking stimulants such as amphetamines.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, heart problems (e.g., chest pain, heart attack, irregular heart beat...

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