Comparing Modafinil vs Ritalin
Modafinil | Ritalin |
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Modafinil | Ritalin (methylphenidate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Fatigue, Depression, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Idiopathic Hypersomnia. modafinil may also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy. Ritalin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Modafinil has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 521 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Ritalin has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 221 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% 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: Ritalin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all modafinil prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Provigil | Other methylphenidate brands include: Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin LA 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. |
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. |
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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 507 drugs are known to interact with modafinil:
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A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with Ritalin:
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 24, 1998 |
December 05, 1955 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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