Ritalin Alternatives Compared
Ritalin (methylphenidate) | Xywav (calcium oxybate / magnesium oxybate / potassium oxybate / sodium oxybate) | Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) |
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Ritalin (methylphenidate) | Xywav (calcium oxybate / magnesium oxybate / potassium oxybate / sodium oxybate) | Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy. Ritalin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Xywav may be used to treat idiopathic hypersomnia in adults or narcolepsy in adults and children aged 7 and older. It contains 92% less sodium than sodium oxybate (Xyrem) because it is made up of a... View more |
Prescription only
Adderall is a combination of four different amphetamine salts and may be used to improve attention, focus, or reduce impulsive behaviors in children over the age of 3 and adults with ADHD. It can... View more |
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More about Ritalin (methylphenidate) | More about Xywav (calcium oxybate / magnesium oxybate / potassium oxybate / sodium oxybate) | More about Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Xywav has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Adderall has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 508 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% 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, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin LA View more |
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Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0.66 hours |
14 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. |
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological 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. |
Summary unavailable. 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 Ritalin:
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A total of 346 drugs are known to interact with Xywav:
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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December 05, 1955 |
July 21, 2020 |
January 19, 1960 |
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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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