Comparing Provigil vs Dexedrine
Provigil | Dexedrine |
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Provigil (modafinil) | Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Narcolepsy. Provigil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy. Dexedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Provigil has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 167 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Dexedrine has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 120 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Provigil side effects in more detail. |
See also: Dexedrine side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Provigil prices and generic prices |
View all Dexedrine prices and generic prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Other dextroamphetamine brands include: ProCentra, Xelstrym, Zenzedi | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
34 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 498 drugs are known to interact with Provigil:
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A total of 171 drugs are known to interact with Dexedrine:
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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 |
February 26, 1976 |
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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.
Further information
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