| Category | Armodafinil | Modafinil |
|---|---|---|
| Overview |
Armodafinil is the R-enantiomer of modafinil, used to promote wakefulness in adults with sleep disorders. More about Armodafinil |
Modafinil is a wakefulness-promoting agent used to treat excessive sleepiness associated with sleep disorders. More about Modafinil |
| Side Effects |
Headaches, anxiety, tiredness, nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness. More about Armodafinil Side Effects |
Headache, anxiety, tiredness , depression , fatigue, insomnia, nausea. More about Modafinil Side Effects |
| Drug Class | CNS Stimulants | CNS Stimulants |
| Generic Availability | Yes (Armodafinil) View Generic Armodafinil |
Yes (Modafinil) View Generic Modafinil |
| Generic Name | Armodafinil | Modafinil |
| Brand Name | Nuvigil | Provigil |
| Medical Use | Excessive sleepiness due to narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) | Excessive sleepiness due to narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) |
| Onset Time | Approximately 1–2 hours | Approximately 1 hour |
| Effect Duration | Approximately 15 hours | Approximately 12–15 hours |
| Dosage Forms | Oral tablet: 50 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg | Oral tablet: 100 mg, 200 mg |
| Pregnancy Category | Category C See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
| Half-Life | Approximately 15 hours | Approximately 15 hours |
| CSA Schedule | Schedule IV | Schedule IV |
| WADA Class | S6 – Stimulants | S6 – Stimulants |
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| Price Range | Approximately $215.86 for 30 tablets (150 mg) | Approximately $190.30 for 20 tablets (200 mg) |
| FDA Approval Year | 2007 | 1998 |