Comparing Metadate CD vs Ritalin LA
| Metadate CD (methylphenidate) | Ritalin LA (methylphenidate) |
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| Metadate CD (methylphenidate) | Ritalin LA (methylphenidate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Metadate CD may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Ritalin LA 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 (methylphenidate) | More about Ritalin LA (methylphenidate) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Metadate CD has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 42 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Ritalin LA has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% 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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View all Ritalin LA side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other methylphenidate brands include: Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, 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 View more | |
| 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 |
4 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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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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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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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Metadate CD:
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Ritalin LA:
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
June 05, 2002 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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