Mefoxin and Provigil drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Mefoxin (cefoxitin sodium) and Provigil (modafinil). Common drug interactions include appendicitis among females.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Mefoxin and Provigil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Mefoxin?
Mefoxin has active ingredients of cefoxitin sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 280 Mefoxin users. Check the latest studies of Mefoxin.
What is Provigil?
Provigil has active ingredients of modafinil. It is often used in narcolepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 25,230 Provigil users. Check the latest studies of Provigil.
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27 people who take Mefoxin and Provigil together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Mefoxin and Provigil, by gender? *:
female:
- Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix)
- Aptyalism (deficiency or absence of saliva)
- Dental caries
- Diarrhoea
- Enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine)
- Enterococcal infection
- Escherichia infection (bacterial infection by escherichia coli)
- Essential thrombocythaemia (chronic blood cancer)
- Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone)
- Facial neuralgia (pain of face)
male:
n/a
What are the common drug interactions of Mefoxin and Provigil, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix)
- Aptyalism (deficiency or absence of saliva)
- Dental caries
- Diarrhoea
- Enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine)
- Enterococcal infection
- Escherichia infection (bacterial infection by escherichia coli)
- Essential thrombocythaemia (chronic blood cancer)
- Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone)
- Facial neuralgia (pain of face)
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 27 people, 100.00%
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 27 people, 100.00%
- Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 40.74%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Mefoxin:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Provigil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Mefoxin and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
- Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cefoxitin sodium and modafinil (the active ingredients of Mefoxin and Provigil, respectively), and Mefoxin and Provigil (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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