Comparing Adderall XR vs Focalin XR
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| Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate) |
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Prescription only
Adderall XR is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children aged 6 years and older. It is a long-acting capsule that is taken once daily and contains four... View more |
Prescription only
Focalin XR is an extended-release capsule that only needs to be taken once daily. It improves the symptoms of ADHD but carries with it a risk of dependence. Prescribed for ADHD. Focalin XR may also... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate) | ||||||||||||||||
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Adderall XR has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 239 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Focalin XR has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 116 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% 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 amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall, Mydayis | Other dexmethylphenidate brands include: Focalin | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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14 hours |
3 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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Adderall XR:
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A total of 204 drugs are known to interact with Focalin XR:
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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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October 11, 2001 |
May 26, 2005 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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