Modafinil and Confusional arousal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Confusional arousal is reported as a side effect among people who take Modafinil (modafinil), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Xyrem, and have Bipolar disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Confusional arousal when taking Modafinil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,891 people who have side effects when taking Modafinil 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 Confusional arousal?

Confusional arousal (behaviours that occur around sleep) is found to be associated with 20 drugs and 61 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Confusional arousal.

On Jul, 17, 2026

19,891 people reported to have side effects when taking Modafinil.
Among them, 11 people (0.06%) have Confusional arousal.

Could Modafinil cause Confusional arousal?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Confusional arousal when taking Modafinil? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Confusional arousal when taking Modafinil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Modafinil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Confusional arousal? *

Sleep Walking (walking during sleep): 6 people, 54.55%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 45.45%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 5 people, 45.45%
Facial Paralysis (loss of function of face muscle): 5 people, 45.45%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 45.45%
Night Sweats (sweating in night): 5 people, 45.45%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 5 people, 45.45%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 5 people, 45.45%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 5 people, 45.45%
Fine Motor Delay (delayed movements and actions of the muscles): 5 people, 45.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 5 people, 45.45%
Rapid Eye Movements Sleep Abnormal: 5 people, 45.45%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 45.45%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 45.45%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 27.27%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 18.18%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 9.09%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 9.09%
Gait Disturbance: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Confusional arousal (61 conditions)

Related 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 modafinil (the active ingredients of Modafinil) and Modafinil (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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