Comparing Modafinil vs Armodafinil
Modafinil | Armodafinil |
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Modafinil | Armodafinil |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Depression, Fatigue, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia. modafinil may also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Narcolepsy, Depression, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Idiopathic Hypersomnia... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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More about Modafinil | More about Armodafinil | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Modafinil has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 516 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Armodafinil has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 423 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: modafinil side effects in more detail. |
See also: armodafinil side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Provigil | Nuvigil | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
15 hours |
15 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 499 drugs are known to interact with modafinil:
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A total of 486 drugs are known to interact with armodafinil:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 24, 1998 |
June 15, 2007 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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