When do you consider using modafinil as an adjunctive treatment for depression?
In which clinical scenarios do you find it most helpful? How do you decide between modafinil and other augmentation strategies? How do you discuss possible risks with the patient? How do you approach dosing?
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Psychiatry · Private Practice
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While modafinil is off-label for depression, I frequently add it in if patients have persistent low-energy states despite other treatments, or if they can not tolerate bupropion. The biggest holdup in its use is often insurance barriers, which frequently prevent psychiatrists who are not sleep-certi...
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