Comparing Focalin vs Strattera
| Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) | Strattera (atomoxetine) |
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Prescription only
Focalin improves the symptoms of ADHD but carries with it a risk of dependence. It is twice as potent as methylphenidate (Ritalin). Prescribed for ADHD. Focalin may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription only
Strattera is a medication used for the treatment of ADHD. It is not a controlled substance and appears to have no abuse potential or discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal. Prescribed for ADHD... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Focalin has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 139 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Strattera has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 541 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% 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 dexmethylphenidate brands include: Focalin XR |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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3 hours |
40 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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 204 drugs are known to interact with Focalin:
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A total of 367 drugs are known to interact with Strattera:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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November 13, 2001 |
November 26, 2002 |
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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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