Modafinil and Pulmicort drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Modafinil (modafinil) and Pulmicort (budesonide). Common drug interactions include blood potassium decreased among females and blood pressure fluctuation among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Modafinil and Pulmicort. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 98 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Modafinil?

Modafinil has active ingredients of modafinil. It is often used in narcolepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 20,805 Modafinil users. Check the latest studies of Modafinil.

What is Pulmicort?

Pulmicort has active ingredients of budesonide. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 34,980 Pulmicort users. Check the latest studies of Pulmicort.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

98 people who take Modafinil and Pulmicort together, and have interactions are studied.

Modafinil and Pulmicort drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Modafinil and Pulmicort, by gender? *:

female:

Blood potassium decreased
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness)
Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
Chondrocalcinosis (crystal deposition disease)
Death
Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
Food intolerance (inability to have food)
Headache (pain in head)

male:

Blood pressure fluctuation
Diplopia (double vision)
Anxiety
Bubonic plague (bubonic plague: an infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium yesinia pestis)
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness)
Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
Incision site abscess
Infection
Loss of consciousness
Nightmare (unpleasant dream)

What are the common drug interactions of Modafinil and Pulmicort, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Incision site abscess
Infection
Device related infection
Hospitalisation
Meningitis aseptic (a condition that causes the membranes covering your brain and spinal cord to become inflamed)

20-29:

Headache (pain in head)
Rash

30-39:

Blood cholesterol increased
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
Morning sickness (sickness in morning during pregnancy)
Stress
Lower respiratory tract infection
Hyperkinesia (higher than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood; associated with kidney failure or sometimes with the use of diuretic drugs)
Migraine (headache)
Pneumonia

40-49:

Chest discomfort
Loss of consciousness
Polycystic ovaries (cysts in the ovaries that occurs when the follicle stops developing)
Back pain
Chest pain
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Interstitial lung disease
Asthenia (weakness)
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action)
Dizziness

50-59:

Localised infection (infection at the single location)
Loss of consciousness
Lymphoedema (localized fluid retention and tissue swelling)
Multiple injuries
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
Pain
Peripheral coldness
Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
Pyrexia (fever)

60+:

Blood pressure fluctuation
Depression
Vision blurred
Vitamin d decreased
Anxiety
Bubonic plague (bubonic plague: an infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium yesinia pestis)
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness)
Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
Nightmare (unpleasant dream)
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 58 people, 59.18%
Drowsiness: 10 people, 10.20%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 7 people, 7.14%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 5.10%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 5.10%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 5.10%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 5.10%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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