Comparing Concerta vs Ritalin
Concerta (methylphenidate) | Ritalin (methylphenidate) |
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Concerta (methylphenidate) | Ritalin (methylphenidate) |
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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, Narcolepsy. Ritalin 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 Ritalin (methylphenidate) | ||||||||||||||||
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Concerta has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 425 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Ritalin has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 223 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% 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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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 | Other methylphenidate brands include: Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin LA View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4 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 207 drugs are known to interact with Concerta:
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Ritalin:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
August 01, 2000 |
December 05, 1955 |
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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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