Modafinil and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 4 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with modafinil.
Caffeine Modafinil
Moderate Drug Interaction
Both caffeine and modafinil can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Modafinil Food
Minor Food Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Modafinil High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
CNS stimulants - hypertension
CNS stimulants increase blood pressure and heart rate; the use of some agents may be contraindicated in patients with severe/uncontrolled hypertension. Caution should be used when administering to patients with preexisting high blood pressure (even mild hypertension) and other cardiovascular conditions. All patients under treatment should be regularly monitored for potential tachycardia and hypertension.
Modafinil High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
modafinil - cardiovascular
Modafinil is not recommended for use in patients with a history of left ventricular hypertrophy or ischemic ECG changes, chest pain, arrhythmia or other clinically significant manifestations of mitral valve prolapse in association with central nervous system stimulant use. Increased monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure is recommended in patients taking modafinil. Caution is advised in patients with known cardiovascular disease and increased monitoring is recommended in patients with a recent history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina.
Modafinil drug interactions
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Modafinil disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with modafinil which include:
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Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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