Comparing Modafinil vs Cafcit
Modafinil | Cafcit |
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Modafinil | Cafcit (caffeine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Depression, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Fatigue, Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia. modafinil may also be... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Drowsiness, Apnea of Prematurity. Cafcit may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Modafinil | More about Cafcit (caffeine) | ||||||||
Generic Status | |||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Modafinil has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 514 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: modafinil side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cafcit side effects in more detail. |
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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 | Other caffeine brands include: 357 HR Magnum, Alert, Caffedrine, ConRx Alert, Diurex Maximum Relief Water Caps, Diurex Ultra, Enerjets, Fastlene, Jet Alert Double Strength, Jet Alert Maximum Strength, Jet Alert Regular Strength, Keep Going, Molie, NoDoz, Overtime, Pep-Back ReCharge, Pep-Back Ultra, Stay Awake, Valentine, Vivarin View more | ||||||||
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 |
4 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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
Caffeine Citrate Injection
Category N
Not classified
Excluding Caffeine Citrate Injection See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with modafinil:
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A total of 106 drugs are known to interact with Cafcit:
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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 |
September 21, 1999 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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