Comparing Methylphenidate vs Contrave
Methylphenidate | Contrave |
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Methylphenidate | Contrave (bupropion / naltrexone) |
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Prescription only
Methylphenidate improves symptoms of ADHD but carries with it a risk of dependence and side effects such as insomnia are common. To avoid insomnia the last dose should be administered before 6 pm... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Contrave may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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More about Methylphenidate | More about Contrave (bupropion / naltrexone) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Methylphenidate has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 1065 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Contrave has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 1981 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: methylphenidate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Contrave side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all methylphenidate prices |
View all Contrave prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin, Ritalin LA View more |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
21 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with methylphenidate:
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A total of 726 drugs are known to interact with Contrave:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 05, 1955 |
September 10, 2014 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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