Pemoline Alternatives Compared
Pemoline | Adderall | Vyvanse |
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Pemoline | Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. pemoline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Adderall is a combination of four different amphetamine salts and may be used to improve attention, focus, or reduce impulsive behaviors in children over the age of 3 and adults with ADHD. It can... View more |
Prescription only
Vyvanse is a stimulant used for the treatment of ADHD to reduce symptoms such as impulsiveness and hyperactivity and to increase attention. It can also help increase the number of binge-free days per... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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More about Pemoline | More about Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Pemoline has an average rating of 9.8 out of 10 from a total of 19 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Adderall has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 493 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Vyvanse has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 960 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: pemoline side effects in more detail. |
See also: Adderall side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vyvanse side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||
12 hours |
34 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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 106 drugs are known to interact with pemoline:
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A total of 201 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 367 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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January 19, 1960 |
February 23, 2007 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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