Armodafinil and Major depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Major depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Armodafinil (armodafinil), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Xyrem, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Major depression when taking Armodafinil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,002 people who have side effects when taking Armodafinil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Armodafinil?

Armodafinil has active ingredients of armodafinil. It is often used in narcolepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 4,136 Armodafinil users. Check the latest studies of Armodafinil.

What is Major depression?

Major depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings) is found to be associated with 799 drugs and 1,477 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Major depression.

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On Aug, 18, 2026

4,002 people reported to have side effects when taking Armodafinil.
Among them, 13 people (0.32%) have Major depression.

Could Armodafinil cause Major depression?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Major depression when taking Armodafinil? *

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

What is the age of people who have Major depression when taking Armodafinil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Armodafinil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Major depression? *

Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 46.15%
Suicidal Ideation: 4 people, 30.77%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 23.08%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 2 people, 15.38%
Panic Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%
Heart Rate Increased: 2 people, 15.38%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 15.38%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 15.38%
Joint Injury: 2 people, 15.38%
Dizziness: 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 53.85%
Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Depression: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on armodafinil (the active ingredients of Armodafinil) and Armodafinil (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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