Comparing Armodafinil vs Duloxetine
Armodafinil | Duloxetine |
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Armodafinil | Duloxetine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Narcolepsy, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Idiopathic Hypersomnia... View more |
Prescription only
Duloxetine has antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and pain-relieving properties; however, it may cause a discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal even when tapered. Symptoms may include anxiety, headache... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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More about Armodafinil | More about Duloxetine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Armodafinil has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 429 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Duloxetine has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 2432 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: armodafinil side effects in more detail. |
See also: duloxetine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all armodafinil prices |
View all duloxetine prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Nuvigil | Cymbalta, Drizalma Sprinkle, Irenka | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
17 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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 496 drugs are known to interact with armodafinil:
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A total of 603 drugs are known to interact with duloxetine:
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
June 15, 2007 |
August 03, 2004 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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