Comparing Adderall XR vs Ritalin-SR
Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Ritalin-SR (methylphenidate) |
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Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Ritalin-SR (methylphenidate) |
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Prescription only
Adderall XR is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children aged 6 years and older. It is a long-acting capsule that is taken once daily and contains four... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy. Ritalin-SR 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 XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about (methylphenidate) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Adderall XR has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 241 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Ritalin-SR has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall, Mydayis | Other methylphenidate brands include: 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 Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
14 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 220 drugs are known to interact with Adderall XR:
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Ritalin-SR:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 11, 2001 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 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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