Comparing Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine vs Methylphenidate
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Prescription only
Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine is a stimulant-type medicine used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Its use is limited by its addiction potential and risk of abuse. Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy... View more |
Prescription only
Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant used to treat ADHD in adults and children aged 6 and older, and narcolepsy. It works by blocking the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, increasing their... View more |
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| More about Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | More about Methylphenidate | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1229 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Methylphenidate has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 1131 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% 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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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis | Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin, Ritalin LA View more | ||||||||||||||||||||
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14 hours |
4 hours |
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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
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 233 drugs are known to interact with Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine:
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A total of 216 drugs are known to interact with Methylphenidate:
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September 9, 1955 |
December 5, 1955 |
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N/A |
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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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