Provigil and Uveitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Uveitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Provigil (modafinil), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zyrtec, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Uveitis 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 Uveitis?

Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea) is found to be associated with 831 drugs and 1,528 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Uveitis.

On Jul, 17, 2026

23,659 people reported to have side effects when taking Provigil.
Among them, 13 people (0.05%) have Uveitis.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Provigil when they have Uveitis? *

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

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Provigil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Uveitis? *

Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 38.46%
Constipation: 4 people, 30.77%
Fall: 4 people, 30.77%
Abdominal Pain Lower: 3 people, 23.08%
Application Site Reaction: 3 people, 23.08%
Spinal Fracture (fracture in one of vertebrae): 3 people, 23.08%
Diabetes: 3 people, 23.08%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 23.08%
Application Site Pustules (small bumps on the skin that fill with fluid or pus at application site): 3 people, 23.08%
Large Intestine Perforation (hole in large intestine): 3 people, 23.08%

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): 6 people, 46.15%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 3 people, 23.08%
Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 23.08%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 23.08%
Arthritis Reactive (autoimmune condition that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body): 3 people, 23.08%
Diabetes: 2 people, 15.38%
Breakthrough Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 7.69%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Uveitis (1,528 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 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.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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