armodafinil (Nuvigil)

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Introduction

Longer-acting R-isomer of modafinil. No evidence that it works better than modafinil.

Dosage

  • 150-250 mg PO QD
  • no consistent evidence 250 mg is more effective 150 mg

More general terms

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 16(7): 2009 COMMENTARY: Nuvigil (Armodanifil) CHART: Follow-on Drugs: Therapeutic Benefit or Economic Burden? Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=250710&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com