Comparing Adderall vs Ritalin
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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
Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy. Ritalin 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 Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Ritalin (methylphenidate) | ||||||||||||||||
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Adderall has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 500 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Ritalin has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 221 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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| Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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34 hours |
4 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. |
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. |
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A total of 214 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with Ritalin:
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January 19, 1960 |
December 05, 1955 |
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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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