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Why should modafinil not be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Modafinil should not be used during pregnancy because human pregnancy registry data and spontaneous reports suggest it may cause congenital malformations, and animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity.

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Modafinil 100mg tabletsAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 9Document updated 20 February 2024

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