Comparing Adderall vs Methylphenidate
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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
Methylphenidate improves symptoms of ADHD but carries with it a risk of dependence and side effects such as insomnia are common. To avoid insomnia the last dose should be administered before 6 pm... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Methylphenidate | ||||||||||||||||
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Adderall has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 488 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Methylphenidate has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 1044 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Adderall side effects in more detail. |
See also: methylphenidate side effects in more detail. |
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View all Adderall prices and generic prices |
View all methylphenidate prices |
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| Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis | Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin, Ritalin LA View more | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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34 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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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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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A total of 181 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 185 drugs are known to interact with methylphenidate:
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January 19, 1960 |
December 05, 1955 |
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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.
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