REDISCOVER WAKEFULNESS

How NUVIGIL can help improve wakefulness

NUVIGIL could improve your wakefulness throughout the shift.1

NUVIGIL is a prescription medicine used to improve wakefulness in adults who experience excessive sleepiness (ES) associated with shift work disorder (SWD).

  • NUVIGIL was studied in a 12-week clinical trial of patients with shift work disorder
  • This clinical trial included 254 patients
  • People who took NUVIGIL experienced significant improvement in wakefulness throughout the shift1
    • NUVIGIL was tested using the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), 4 times throughout the patient's night shift
    • The MSLT is a measure of a person's degree of sleepiness
    • The measures were averaged between 2 am and 8 am2
  • NUVIGIL could help you throughout your shift with improved wakefulness

NUVIGIL does not affect sleep, as shown in sleep studies.1

Based on sleep studies that measure nighttime breathing and brain and physical activity, NUVIGIL does NOT interfere with sleep.

  • Most people (98%) in this study taking NUVIGIL did not report trouble sleeping (2% reported trouble sleeping). Less than 1% of people taking a sugar pill (placebo) reported trouble sleeping3

NUVIGIL is generally well tolerated.1

In clinical studies:

  • Most reported side effects were rated as mild to moderate
  • Common side effects of NUVIGIL were headache, nausea, dizziness, and trouble sleeping
  • 7% of people taking NUVIGIL stopped treatment due to side effects, compared with 4% of people taking a sugar pill (placebo)

Does your doctor know what hours you work?

If you are having difficulty staying awake when you need to be awake, it's important to discuss this with your doctor. Make sure your doctor is aware that you work shifts. Doing so will help your doctor determine if you could have SWD and if NUVIGIL could be right for you.

NUVIGIL may cause you to have a serious rash or a serious allergic reaction that may result in hospitalization or be life-threatening.

If you develop a rash, hives, sores, swelling, or trouble swallowing or breathing, stop taking NUVIGIL and call your doctor right away or get emergency treatment.

NUVIGIL has not been studied in children under the age of 17. NUVIGIL is not approved for children for any condition.

NUVIGIL is a federally controlled substance [C-IV] because it has the potential to be abused or lead to dependence. Please use NUVIGIL only as directed and keep in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse.

Talk to your doctor about whether you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery while taking NUVIGIL.

References: 1. NUVIGIL [prescribing information]. Frazer, PA: Cephalon, Inc; 2008. 2. Czeisler CA, Walsh JK, Wesnes KA, Arora S, Roth T. Armodafinil for treatment of excessive sleepiness associated with shift work disorder: a randomized controlled study. Mayo Clin Proc. 2009;84(11):958-972. 3. Data on file. Cephalon, Inc.

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Important Safety Information

What is NUVIGIL?

NUVIGIL is a prescription medicine used to improve wakefulness in adults who experience excessive sleepiness (ES) due to one of the following diagnosed sleep disorders: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), shift work sleep disorder, or narcolepsy.

In patients with OSA, NUVIGIL is used along with other medical treatments for this sleep disorder. NUVIGIL is not a replacement for your current treatment. Consult your doctor about the importance of continuing your current OSA treatment while taking NUVIGIL.

NUVIGIL is a federally controlled substance (C-IV) because it has the potential to be abused or lead to dependence. Please use NUVIGIL only as directed and keep in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse.

What important information should I know about NUVIGIL?

  • NUVIGIL may cause you to have a serious rash or a serious allergic reaction that may result in hospitalization or be life-threatening.
  • If you develop a rash, hives, sores, swelling, or trouble swallowing or breathing, stop taking NUVIGIL and call your doctor right away or get emergency treatment.

Who should not take NUVIGIL?

  • NUVIGIL has not been studied in children under the age of 17. NUVIGIL is not approved for children for any condition.
  • Anyone who has had a rash or allergic reaction to NUVIGIL or PROVIGIL® (modafinil) Tablets [C-IV], or is allergic to any of the following ingredients: modafinil, armodafinil, croscarmellose sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, or pregelatinized starch.
  • Anyone with mitral valve prolapse who has experienced mitral valve prolapse syndrome.

What are possible side effects of NUVIGIL?

  • Common side effects of NUVIGIL are headache, nausea, dizziness, and trouble sleeping.
  • If you experience chest pain, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, psychosis, mania, thoughts of suicide, aggression, or other mental problems, stop taking NUVIGIL and call your doctor right away or get emergency treatment.
  • For more information about other side effects, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What should I avoid while taking NUVIGIL?

  • Do not drive a car or do other dangerous activities until you and your doctor know how NUVIGIL affects you.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol.

What should I tell my doctor before starting NUVIGIL?

  • Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions including if you have: history of mental health problems (including psychosis), heart problems or had a heart attack, high blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, or are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • Women who use hormonal birth control may have a higher chance of getting pregnant, while taking NUVIGIL, and for one month after stopping. Talk to your doctor about other birth control methods while taking NUVIGIL.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, call 1-800-FDA-1088, or by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178.

For more information, ask your doctor or call 1-800-896-5855.

This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your condition or treatment.

Please see the Patient Information in the full prescribing information for NUVIGIL.