Comparing Modafinil vs Paroxetine
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Fatigue, Depression, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Modafinil may also be... View more |
Prescription only
Paroxetine may be used in the treatment of depression or anxiety disorders. Common side effects include headaches and nausea. Taking paroxetine with other medications such as tramadol that also... View more |
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| More about Modafinil | More about Paroxetine | ||||||||||||||||
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Modafinil has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 535 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Paroxetine has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 1550 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Provigil | Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
21 hours |
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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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Excluding Brisdelle
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
Brisdelle See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 521 drugs are known to interact with Modafinil:
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A total of 509 drugs are known to interact with Paroxetine:
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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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December 24, 1998 |
December 29, 1992 |
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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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