Ritalin LA Alternatives Compared
| Ritalin LA (methylphenidate) | Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) |
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| Ritalin LA (methylphenidate) | Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Ritalin LA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
Prescription only
Vyvanse is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 6 years and older, and moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults. Insomnia, decreased... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Ritalin LA (methylphenidate) | More about Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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. |
Vyvanse has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 979 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% 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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| 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 | Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis | Other lisdexamfetamine brands include: Arynta | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
14 hours |
1 hour |
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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. |
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. |
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 207 drugs are known to interact with Ritalin LA:
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 397 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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June 05, 2002 |
January 19, 1960 |
February 23, 2007 |
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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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