Comparing Dextroamphetamine vs Modafinil
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI Induced, Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, Fatigue. dextroamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Fatigue, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Idiopathic Hypersomnia. modafinil may also be... View more |
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| More about Dextroamphetamine | More about Modafinil | ||||||||||||||||
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Dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 283 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Modafinil has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 510 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: dextroamphetamine side effects in more detail. |
See also: modafinil side effects in more detail. |
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View all dextroamphetamine prices |
View all modafinil prices |
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| Dexedrine, ProCentra, Xelstrym, Zenzedi | 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 152 drugs are known to interact with dextroamphetamine:
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A total of 463 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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May 29, 1975 |
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.
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