Comparing Adderall vs Intuniv
Adderall | Intuniv |
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Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Intuniv (guanfacine) |
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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
Prescribed for ADHD. Intuniv may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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More about Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Intuniv (guanfacine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
Intuniv has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 163 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Adderall side effects in more detail. |
See also: Intuniv side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Adderall prices |
View all Intuniv prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
34 hours |
18 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 201 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 465 drugs are known to interact with Intuniv:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
January 19, 1960 |
September 02, 2009 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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