Provigil and Bipolar disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Bipolar disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Provigil (modafinil), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Xyrem, and have Cataplexy.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bipolar disorder when taking Provigil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,659 people who have side effects when taking Provigil 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 Bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder (mood disorder) is found to be associated with 913 drugs and 1,231 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bipolar disorder.
23,659 people reported to have side effects when taking Provigil.
Among them, 127 people (0.54%) have Bipolar disorder.

Among these 127 people:
How long have people been on Provigil when they have Bipolar disorder? *
What is the gender of people who have Bipolar disorder when taking Provigil? *
What is the age of people who have Bipolar disorder when taking Provigil? *
What are other drugs people take besides Provigil? *
What are other side effects people have besides Bipolar disorder? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Related studies:
Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Provigil:
- Provigil (25,230 reports)
Bipolar disorder treatments and more:
- Bipolar disorder (109,428 reports)
How severe was Bipolar disorder and when was it recovered:
Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of modafinil:
- Bipolar disorder and drugs with ingredients of modafinil (262 reports)
Sub-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 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 the drugs that are associated with Bipolar disorder:
- Bipolar disorder (913 drugs)
Browse all the conditions that are associated with Bipolar disorder:
- Bipolar disorder (1,231 conditions)
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Ayano G, "Bipolar Disorders and Valproate: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Therapeutic Effects and Indications of Valproate: Review of Articles", Bipolar Disord, 2017 Jan .
- 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 .
- Ayano G, "Bipolar Disorders and Valproate: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Therapeutic Effects and Indications of Valproate: Review of Articles", Bipolar Disord, 2017 Jan .
- 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 Provigil) and Provigil (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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