Comparing Concerta vs Adderall XR
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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 |
Prescription only
Adderall XR is a long-acting, once-daily formulation that combines four different amphetamine salts into one product and may be used to improve attention and focus, or reduce impulsive behaviors in... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Concerta (methylphenidate) | More about Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Concerta has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 422 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Adderall XR has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 235 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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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 | Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall, Mydayis | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
34 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 198 drugs are known to interact with Concerta:
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A total of 214 drugs are known to interact with Adderall XR:
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August 01, 2000 |
October 11, 2001 |
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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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