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When do you consider using modafinil as an adjunctive treatment for depression?

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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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