Is sunosi a stimulant?

Is Sunosi (solriamfetol) classified as a stimulant?

Yes. Sunosi (solriamfetol) is a wakefulness-promoting medicine that acts as a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (DNRI). That mechanism is why it functions like a stimulant to help people stay awake.[1]

What does that mean for patients—does it act like Adderall or caffeine?

Sunosi is used to promote wakefulness in conditions like obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy, and it can increase alertness in a way that patients often describe as stimulant-like. It is not the same drug class as amphetamine or methylphenidate, but it can still produce stimulant-type effects (such as increased wakefulness and higher alertness). Its labeling also reflects the potential for stimulant-like side effects (for example, changes in blood pressure and heart rate).[1]

What side effects make people think of it as a stimulant?

Common stimulant-associated effects linked to wakefulness agents include insomnia (trouble sleeping) and other effects tied to heightened alertness. Sunosi also has warnings related to blood pressure and heart rate changes.[1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/sunosi.html