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Do modafinil/ armodafinil need cardiovascular monitoring?

Psychostimulants like methylphenidate and amphetamines may sometimes be associated with increased heart rate and blood pressure and caution is needed if they are being considered in patients with cardiovascular disease. Sometimes, modafinil (brand name Provigil®) and armodafinil (brand name Nuvigil®), are used off-label by mental health clinicians in patients with ADHD, major depressive disorder, bipolar…

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