Provigil and Foradil drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Provigil (modafinil) and Foradil (formoterol fumarate). Common drug interactions include abdominal pain among females and headache among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Provigil and Foradil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Foradil?

Foradil has active ingredients of formoterol fumarate. It is often used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. eHealthMe is studying from 5,956 Foradil users. Check the latest studies of Foradil.



On Jul, 17, 2026

12 people who take Provigil and Foradil together, and have interactions are studied.

Provigil and Foradil drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Provigil and Foradil, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Anxiety
  4. Back pain
  5. Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure)
  6. Blood cholesterol increased
  7. Bronchitis chronic (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes- chronic)
  8. Cardiac failure congestive
  9. Carotid artery occlusion (artery blockage)
  10. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)

male:

  1. Headache (pain in head)
  2. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  3. Candidiasis (candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection)
  4. Cardiac enzymes increased
  5. 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)
  6. Chills (felling of cold)
  7. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  8. Cough
  9. Death
  10. Depression

What are the common drug interactions of Provigil and Foradil, 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:

  1. Abdominal distension
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  4. Asthenia (weakness)
  5. Blood pressure increased
  6. Candidiasis (candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection)
  7. Cardiac enzymes increased
  8. Chills (felling of cold)
  9. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  10. Cough

50-59:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Anxiety
  4. Back pain
  5. Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure)
  6. Blood cholesterol increased
  7. Bronchitis chronic (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes- chronic)
  8. Cardiac failure congestive
  9. Carotid artery occlusion (artery blockage)
  10. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)

60+:

  1. Death
  2. Fall
  3. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  4. Pain
  5. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  6. Visual disturbance

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Swelling: 1 person, 8.33%
  2. Panic Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
  3. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 8.33%
  4. High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 8.33%
  5. Hepatitis C: 1 person, 8.33%
  6. Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%
  7. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 8.33%
  8. Constipation: 1 person, 8.33%
  9. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 8.33%
  10. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on modafinil and formoterol fumarate (the active ingredients of Provigil and Foradil, respectively), and Provigil and Foradil (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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