Comparing Adderall vs Modafinil
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Prescription only
Adderall is a combination of four different amphetamine salts and may be used to improve attention, focus, or reduce impulsive behaviors in children over the age of 3 and adults with ADHD. It can... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome. May also be prescribed off label for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Depression, Fatigue, Idiopathic... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Narcolepsy
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| More about Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Modafinil | ||||||||||||||||
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Adderall has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 419 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Modafinil has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 433 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Adderall side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: modafinil side effects in more detail. |
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View all Adderall prices and generic prices |
View all modafinil prices |
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| Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis | Provigil | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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34 hours |
15 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 180 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 449 drugs are known to interact with modafinil:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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January 19, 1960 |
December 24, 1998 |
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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