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Armodafinil (Nuvigil) is a drug prescribed to promote wakefulness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypoapnea syndrome, and shift work sleep disorder. Side effects, drug interactions, and warnings and precautions should be reviewed prior to taking any medication.

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