Provigil Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Backache
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Memory Loss
  • Mood Changes
  • Throat Irritation
  • Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Neck Stiffness
  • Vomiting
  • Widening Of Blood Vessels

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Abnormal Peeling Of Skin
  • Asthma
  • Asystole, Stopping The Heart
  • Blistering Of The Skin
  • Bloody Urine
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Delusions
  • Hives
  • Hyperactive Behavior
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Middle Tissue Heart Muscle
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Manic Behavior
  • Mental Problems
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Agitation
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Gas
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Itching
  • Taste Impairment

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