Modafinil vs. Adderall xr 25: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Modafinil and Adderall xr 25. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 125,347 people who take Modafinil and Adderall xr 25, 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 Adderall xr 25?
Adderall xr 25 has active ingredients of amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 345 Adderall xr 25 users. Check the latest studies of Adderall xr 25.
125,347 people who take Modafinil and Adderall xr 25 are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Adderall Xr 25 (amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate)
- 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:
Modafinil:
- not at all: 2.81 %
- somewhat: 17.33 %
- moderate: 33.44 %
- high: 31.97 %
- very high: 14.45 %
Adderall Xr 25:
- not at all: 1.25 %
- somewhat: 11.52 %
- moderate: 31.92 %
- high: 39.64 %
- very high: 15.67 %
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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 .
- 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 .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Modafinil (19,892 reports)
- Adderall xr 25 (40 reports)
Browse 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 zBrowse all side effects of Adderall xr 25:
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 modafinil and amphetamine aspartate; amphetamine sulfate; dextroamphetamine saccharate; dextroamphetamine sulfate (the active ingredients of Modafinil and Adderall xr 25, 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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