Comparing Modafinil vs NoDoz
| Modafinil | NoDoz (caffeine) |
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| Modafinil | NoDoz (caffeine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Fatigue, Depression, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Modafinil may also be... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Drowsiness. NoDoz may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Modafinil | More about NoDoz (caffeine) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Modafinil has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 535 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
NoDoz has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% 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 Modafinil side effects |
View all NoDoz side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Provigil | Other caffeine brands include: 357 HR Magnum, Alert, Cafcit, Caffedrine, ConRx Alert, Diurex Maximum Relief Water Caps, Diurex Ultra, Enerjets, Fastlene, Jet Alert Double Strength, Jet Alert Maximum Strength, Jet Alert Regular Strength, Keep Going, Molie, Overtime, Pep-Back ReCharge, Pep-Back Ultra, Stay Awake, Valentine, Vivarin View more | ||||||||
| 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 |
4 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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
Caffeine Citrate Injection
Category N
Not classified
Excluding Caffeine Citrate Injection See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 519 drugs are known to interact with Modafinil:
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A total of 107 drugs are known to interact with NoDoz:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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December 24, 1998 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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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.
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