Comparing Armodafinil vs Dextroamphetamine
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Idiopathic Hypersomnia... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI Induced, ADHD, Narcolepsy, Fatigue, Drowsiness. Dextroamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Armodafinil | More about Dextroamphetamine | ||||||||||||||||
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Armodafinil has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 435 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 295 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Armodafinil side effects |
View all Dextroamphetamine side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Nuvigil | Dexedrine, ProCentra, Xelstrym, Zenzedi | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
12 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. |
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 509 drugs are known to interact with Armodafinil:
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A total of 211 drugs are known to interact with Dextroamphetamine:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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June 15, 2007 |
May 29, 1975 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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.
Further information
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