Comparing Armodafinil vs Melatonin
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Narcolepsy, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Idiopathic Hypersomnia... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Supplemental melatonin is very effective at reducing symptoms of jet lag, particularly that brought about by eastward travel across five or more time zones. Melatonin may also be used to treat sleep... View more |
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| More about Armodafinil | More about Melatonin | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Armodafinil has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 436 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Melatonin has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 239 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Armodafinil side effects |
View all Melatonin side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Armodafinil prices |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Nuvigil | Bio-Melatonin, Melatonin Time Release, SGard, Sleep3 | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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15 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 509 drugs are known to interact with Armodafinil:
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A total of 342 drugs are known to interact with Melatonin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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June 15, 2007 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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.
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