Comparing Concerta vs Focalin
Concerta | Focalin |
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Concerta (methylphenidate) | Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) |
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Prescription only
Concerta is an extended-release tablet containing methylphenidate that can improve symptoms of ADHD. Dependence can occur with regular use of Concerta and tolerance may also develop to its effect... View more |
Prescription only
Focalin improves the symptoms of ADHD but carries with it a risk of dependence. It is twice as potent as methylphenidate (Ritalin). Prescribed for ADHD. Focalin may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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More about Concerta (methylphenidate) | More about Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Concerta has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 419 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Focalin has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 138 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Concerta side effects in more detail. |
See also: Focalin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other methylphenidate brands include: Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin, Ritalin LA View more | Other dexmethylphenidate brands include: Focalin XR | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
3 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with Concerta:
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A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with Focalin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
August 01, 2000 |
November 13, 2001 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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