Desoxyn vs. Modafinil: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Desoxyn and Modafinil. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 54,366 people who take Desoxyn and Modafinil, and is updated regularly.
What is Desoxyn?
Desoxyn has active ingredients of methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 903 Desoxyn users. Check the latest studies of Desoxyn.
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.
54,366 people who take Desoxyn and Modafinil are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Desoxyn (methamphetamine hydrochloride)
- Modafinil (modafinil)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Desoxyn:
- not at all: 3.05 %
- somewhat: 11.07 %
- moderate: 27.86 %
- high: 36.26 %
- very high: 21.76 %
Modafinil:
- not at all: 2.74 %
- somewhat: 17.62 %
- moderate: 33.5 %
- high: 31.82 %
- very high: 14.32 %
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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.
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 .
- Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .
- 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 .
- Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .
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Browse all side effects of Desoxyn:
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 side effects of Modafinil:
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 zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on methamphetamine hydrochloride and modafinil (the active ingredients of Desoxyn and Modafinil, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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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