Modafinil and Pancreatitis aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pancreatitis aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Modafinil (modafinil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xyrem, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pancreatitis aggravated 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 Pancreatitis aggravated?

Pancreatitis aggravated (serious inflammation of pancreas) is found to be associated with 1,467 drugs and 528 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pancreatitis aggravated.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

19,891 people reported to have side effects when taking Modafinil.
Among them, 59 people (0.3%) have Pancreatitis aggravated.

Could Modafinil cause Pancreatitis aggravated?

Among these 59 people:

How long have people been on Modafinil when they have Pancreatitis aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Pancreatitis aggravated when taking Modafinil? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Pancreatitis aggravated when taking Modafinil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Modafinil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pancreatitis aggravated? *

Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin): 10 people, 16.95%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 9 people, 15.25%
Urinary Tract Infection: 9 people, 15.25%
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (pain at the temporomandibular joint due to various causes of increased muscle tension and spasm. it is believed that syndrome is a physical manifestation of psychological stress): 9 people, 15.25%
Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side): 9 people, 15.25%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 7 people, 11.86%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 7 people, 11.86%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 6 people, 10.17%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 8.47%
Intestinal Obstruction: 4 people, 6.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 14 people, 23.73%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 9 people, 15.25%
Depression: 4 people, 6.78%
Gastric Cancer (stomach cancer): 4 people, 6.78%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 5.08%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 5.08%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 5.08%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 3.39%
Diabetes: 2 people, 3.39%
Dizziness: 1 person, 1.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

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