Comparing Azstarys vs Concerta
| Azstarys (dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate) | Concerta (methylphenidate) |
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| Azstarys (dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate) | Concerta (methylphenidate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Azstarys may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Concerta is an extended-release tablet containing methylphenidate that can improve symptoms of ADHD. Dependence can occur with regular use of Concerta and tolerance may also develop to its effect... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Azstarys (dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate) | More about Concerta (methylphenidate) | ||||||||||||||||
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Azstarys has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Concerta has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 424 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% 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, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin, Ritalin LA View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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11.7 hours |
4 hours |
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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. |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 204 drugs are known to interact with Azstarys:
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Concerta:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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March 02, 2021 |
August 01, 2000 |
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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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