Comparing Concerta vs Methamphetamine
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Prescription only
Concerta is an extended-release tablet containing methylphenidate that can improve symptoms of ADHD. Dependence can occur with regular use of Concerta and tolerance may also develop to its effect... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Methamphetamine 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 Concerta (methylphenidate) | More about Methamphetamine | ||||||||||||||||
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Concerta has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 424 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Methamphetamine has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% 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 |
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| Other methylphenidate brands include: Aptensio XR, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin, Ritalin LA View more | Desoxyn, Desoxyn Gradumet | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 207 drugs are known to interact with Concerta:
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A total of 249 drugs are known to interact with Methamphetamine:
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August 01, 2000 |
December 31, 1943 |
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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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