Can I use modafinil and finasteride at the same time?

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Hello I'm a shiftworker so i use the medicine modafinil, now lately i'm going bald, so my question is will there be a druginteraction when i use finasteride (1mg) and modafinil together?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There should be no drug interaction with modafinil and finasteride. If you are concerned always follow up with your doctor.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

There are no drug interactions between modafinil and finasteride. When speaking about modafinil be sure to remind your health care providers that you are not talking about "minoxidil" a drug for hair loss with a similar sounding name. Unlike minoxidil, the drug modafinil does not help with hair loss.

Terrence Keaney, MD · Answer

Minoxidil and finasteride help hair loss by different mechanisms and can be used safely at the same time.  I typically start with one treatment, but if the hair loss progresses, I will add additional treatments as needed.  -Dr. Keaney

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

There appears to be no drug-drug interaction between modafinil and finasteride when used at the same time

Can I use modafinil and finasteride at the same time?

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