Provigil and Gingival infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gingival infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Provigil (modafinil), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Aredia, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gingival infection 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 Gingival infection?

Gingival infection (gum infection) is found to be associated with 416 drugs and 336 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gingival infection.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

23,659 people reported to have side effects when taking Provigil.
Among them, 47 people (0.2%) have Gingival infection.

Could Provigil cause Gingival infection?

Among these 47 people:

What is the gender of people who have Gingival infection when taking Provigil? *

female: 82.98 %
male: 17.02 %

What is the age of people who have Gingival infection when taking Provigil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Provigil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gingival infection? *

Pain In Jaw: 45 people, 95.74%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 44 people, 93.62%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 44 people, 93.62%
Periodontal Disease (disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth): 44 people, 93.62%
Bone Disorder: 44 people, 93.62%
Pain: 44 people, 93.62%
Diarrhea: 44 people, 93.62%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 40 people, 85.11%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 37 people, 78.72%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 37 people, 78.72%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 27 people, 57.45%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 27 people, 57.45%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 23.40%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 2.13%
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): 1 person, 2.13%
Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 2.13%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 1 person, 2.13%
Pain In Extremity: 1 person, 2.13%
Pain: 1 person, 2.13%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 2.13%

* 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 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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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