Comparing Methamphetamine vs Methylphenidate
Methamphetamine | Methylphenidate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). methamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Methylphenidate improves symptoms of ADHD but carries with it a risk of dependence and side effects such as insomnia are common. To avoid insomnia the last dose should be administered before 6 pm... View more |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Methamphetamine has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 73 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Methylphenidate has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 1066 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: methamphetamine side effects in more detail. |
See also: methylphenidate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all methamphetamine prices |
View all methylphenidate prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Desoxyn, Desoxyn Gradumet | Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin, 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. | |||||||||||||||||
5 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 234 drugs are known to interact with methamphetamine:
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A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with methylphenidate:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 1943 |
December 05, 1955 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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.
Further information
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