Compare Provigil vs Alert

Compare Provigil

vs Alert

Compare Provigil to Alert. To make a decision about Provigil vs Alert, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Provigil or Alert

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Uses of Provigil

Provigil is also known by the generic name Modafinil

USES:
Modafinil decreases extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders such as difficult/irregular breathing during sleep (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome-OSAHS). It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours for people with work schedules that interfere with a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder-SWSD).

It is not known how modafinil works to increase wakefulness. It is thought to work by affecting certain chemicals in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. Modafinil does not make up for lack of sleep and should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

This medication is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Alert

Alert is also known by the generic name Caffeine USES: This medication is used occasionally to help you stay awake and alert when you are feeling tired and/or drowsy. Caffeine is a mild stimulant. This medication should not be used to replace sleep. This medication should not be used in children younger than 12 years old.

Provigil and Alert Have 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

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Provigil Has 41 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Alert

Critical Seriousness - Mental Disturbance - Psychiatric Disturbance is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Chills is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Peeling of Skin - Abnormal Desquamation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Middle Tissue Heart Muscle - Myocarditis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Lazy Eye - Amblyopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Hyperactive Behavior - Hyperkinesis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Small Skin Blister - Blistering Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

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Alert Has 1 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Provigil

Critical Seriousness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Provigil and Alert.

Provigil and Alert Have 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Provigil and Alert. Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Provigil and Alert. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Provigil and Alert.

Provigil Has 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Alert

Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Provigil but not Alert.

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Alert Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Alert

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alert but not Provigil. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Provigil and Alert.

Provigil and Alert Treat 0 Conditions in Common

Provigil has 14 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Provigil.

Provigil Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Provigil.

Depression is a contraindication of Provigil.

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy is a contraindication of Provigil.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Provigil.

Mitral Valve Prolapse - Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome is a contraindication of Provigil.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Provigil.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Provigil.

Psychotic Disorder - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality is a contraindication of Provigil.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Provigil.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Provigil.

Unstable Angina Pectoris - Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain is a contraindication of Provigil.

Contraindication Warnings

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Provigil.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Provigil.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Provigil.

Alert has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Alert.

Alert Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Alert.

Relative Contraindications

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Alert.

Insomnia - Chronic Trouble Sleeping is a contraindication of Alert.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Alert.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis - Inflamed Colon and Small Intestine with Some Tissue Death is a contraindication of Alert.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Alert.

Contraindication Warnings

Agoraphobia - Fear of Leaving One's Home is a contraindication of Alert.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Alert.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a contraindication of Alert.

Panic Disorder is a contraindication of Alert.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Alert.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Alert.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Alert.

Provigil - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose include fast/irregular heartbeat, restlessness, hallucinations.

Alert - Symptoms of overdose may include
stomach/abdominal pain, mental/mood changes, seizures, fast/irregular heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.