The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Headache (16%)
- Having a smaller appetite (9%)
- Nausea (7%)
- Anxiety (6%)
- Insomnia (trouble sleeping, 5%)
Note: Side effect percentages were reported from studies of adults with narcolepsy. These percentages might differ slightly for adults with obstructive sleep apnea.
Less Common Side Effects
- Heart palpitations (racing heart)
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Feeling irritable (more easily annoyed)
- Feeling jittery
- Chest discomfort
- A lot of sweating
Sunosi serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dangerously high blood pressure: chest pain, severe headache, shortness of breath, weakness on one side of your body
- Symptoms of mental health problems: anxiety, irritability, restlessness (agitation), trouble sleeping
Source: DailyMed
The following Sunosi side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Increase in blood pressure
- Mood and behavior changes—anxiety, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, irritability, hostility, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
- Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
