Compare Kapvay vs. Provigil
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Kapvay (clonidine) is one of the few medicines for ADHD that isn't a stimulant and not addictive, but it can lower your blood pressure.
Improves alertness.
Provigil (modafinil) is effective in improving alertness, but it interacts with some medicines and shouldn't be used long-term.
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4.2/ 5 average rating with 28 reviewsforProvigil
Upsides
- Can be used alone or together with a stimulant-type medicine to treat ADHD.
- Also treats blood pressure and some nervous system and psychiatric conditions.
- Kapvay (clonidine) is available in generic.
- Provigil (modafinil) is a nonstimulant medication that improves alertness.
- Provigil (modafinil) is available in a cheaper, generic version.
- Provigil (modafinil) is good at decreasing excessive sleepiness in shift work sleep disorder.
- If you need to sleep in the daytime, this medication won't effect you.
Downsides
- Kapvay (clonidine) is not a first choice medicine to treat ADHD.
- Kapvay (clonidine) can make you feel very dizzy or cause low blood pressure.
- Stopping Kapvay (clonidine) suddenly can cause your blood pressure to jump and your heart to beat very fast.
- It can take up to two weeks of taking Kapvay (clonidine) to notice any changes in behavior.
- Kapvay (clonidine) has to be swallowed whole, which can be hard for some children to do.
- Provigil (modafinil) can be habit forming, so it shouldn't be used for long-term treatment.
- Provigil (modafinil) is not a good choice if you have liver problems.
- May not be a good option if you are taking hormonal contraception like birth control pills.
Used for
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep apnea
- Shift work sleep disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Major depressive disorder
- Multiple sclerosis-related fatigue
Dosage forms
- Extended release
- Pill
Price
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Reviews
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28 reviews so far
82%
saidit'sworth it
71%
saiditworked well
4%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
12possible side effects
- Sleepiness19%
- Fatigue14%
- Headache7%
- Upper abdominal pain7%
- Decreased appetite6%
- Dizziness5%
- Insomnia4%
- Aggression2%
- Mood changes2%
- Emotional disorders2%
- Irritability2%
- Stuffy nose2%
25possible side effects
- Headache34%
- Nausea11%
- Nervousness7%
- Stuffy nose7%
- Back pain6%
- Diarrhea6%
- Indigestion5%
- Difficulty sleeping5%
- Anxiety5%
- Dizziness5%
- Flu symptoms4%
- Dry mouth4%
- Loss of appetite4%
- Throat inflammation4%
- Chest pain3%
- High blood pressure3%
- Fast heart beat2%
- Palpitation2%
- Dilation of blood vessels2%
- Constipation2%
- Abnormal liver function2%
- Depression2%
- Burning/tingling sensation2%
- Drowsiness2%
- Lung disorder2%
Risks and risk factors
- Low blood pressure and low heart rate
- Sleepiness
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- High blood pressure
- Stopping Kapvay (clonidine) suddenly
- Serious allergic reactions
- Allergy to Provigil (modafinil)
- Heart problems
- History of heart problems
- Increased side effects
- Current kidney problems
- Current liver problems
- Driving impairment
- Taking with alcohol or drugs