Comparing Ritalin vs Strattera
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| Ritalin (methylphenidate) | Strattera (atomoxetine) |
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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
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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| More about Ritalin (methylphenidate) | More about Strattera (atomoxetine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ritalin has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 215 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Strattera has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 512 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Ritalin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Strattera side effects in more detail. |
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View all Ritalin prices and generic prices |
View all Strattera prices and generic prices |
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| Other methylphenidate brands include: Adhansia XR, 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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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4 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 185 drugs are known to interact with Ritalin:
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A total of 322 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. |
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December 05, 1955 |
November 26, 2002 |
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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.
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