Comparing Modafinil vs Xyrem
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| Modafinil | Xyrem (sodium oxybate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Shift Work Sleep Disorder. May also be prescribed off label for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Fatigue, Depression, Idiopathic... View more |
Prescription only
Xyrem is a schedule III controlled substance when prescribed to treat narcolepsy; however, there is a high risk of abuse associated with it and people who misuse it or sell it to other people are... View more |
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| More about Modafinil | More about Xyrem (sodium oxybate) | ||||||||||||||||
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Modafinil has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 479 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Xyrem has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 108 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: modafinil side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Xyrem side effects in more detail. |
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View all modafinil prices |
View all Xyrem prices and generic prices |
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N/A |
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15 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 450 drugs are known to interact with modafinil:
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A total of 338 drugs are known to interact with Xyrem:
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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 |
July 17, 2002 |
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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.
Further information
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