Adderall and Ritalin both interact with certain other drugs. Make sure you tell your doctor about all of the prescription and over-the-counter medications, supplements, and herbs you take. This way, your doctor can watch for drug interactions. According to a review of studies spanning 40 years, stimulant medications are effective in treating 70 to 80 percent of children and adults with ADHD. With that being said, there are some minor differences between the two drugs, such as how quickly and how long they work in your body.
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We rounded up our favorite products to help you…. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Adderall vs. Ritalin: What's the Difference? Medically reviewed by Alan Carter, Pharm. Drug Features. My son has been taking a combination of Methylphenidate ER 20mg capsules and a Methylphenidate 5mg tablet for the past 2 years.
First we tried several different strengths of Vyvanse and he was a zombie. The 20mg ER in the morning and the 5mg in the evening are exactly what he needs. I would love to figure out a way to post a topic on here but cant figure it out.
Any how I started taking ritalin back in when it was the real deal made by Sandoz. I took it from age 15 until the age 23 and started taking it again at age A lot has change in that time. Closest thing to the real deal Sandoz for me has been KVK believe it or not. I tried the activas and did not care for it, For a couple of years I would chase down the KVK ritalin to different pharmacies each month, but that has become ridiculous.
For a while I was getting by using good RX but now most pharmacies tell me they cannot accept good rx because ritalin is a schedule 2 controlled substance, that never made much sense to me. Anyhow recently I have given in to big Pharma and decided to go ahead and get the Mallinckrodt brand ritalin. The reviews I have read in the past have always seemed to rub me the wrong way.
KVK brand ritalin pills look like the old Sandoz brand and have similar characteristics in regard to how the pill dissolves and its over all effect on my brain. Read on to get the truth and educate yourself about the disorder! I say…. But what if you did, then…. My mother was a sensible woman. Ill give the Mallinckrodt brand a try in the next few days but for any reason it does not feel right then I will just stop using it.
If anyone knows of a way to post in the forums please pass it along to me for I might have some good input on the matter of ritalin since I have been taking it for so long. You must be logged in to post a comment. By William Dodson, M. Methylphenidate can also be used to treat narcolepsy. Methylphenidate Dosage The optimal dosage varies patient by patient.
Methylphenidate is available in several formulations: Short-Acting Tablet : Brand Name: Ritalin Taken two to three times daily, 30 to 45 minutes before a meal. Available in 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages. Tablets should be swallowed whole with water or other liquids. Tablets should never by crushed or chewed. Available in 20mg dosage, effective for 8 hours. The first dose is typically taken first thing in the morning; it should be taken at the same time each day for the best results.
If your child is unable to swallow the capsule, it can be opened and sprinkled over a spoonful of applesauce. Taken this way, the mixture should be swallowed whole without chewing, followed by a drink of water or other liquid.
Capsules should never by crushed or chewed. Capsules are available in 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, and 60mg dosages. The time-release formulation is designed to maintain a steady level of medication in the body for 8 to 10 hours. This technology keeps the medication from activating for the first 10 to 12 hours — meaning that, when taken in the evening before bedtime, the effects are felt when a child wakes up.
The medication is then released into the body in steady amounts throughout the day. Chewable Tablet : Brand Name: Methylin Taken two to three times daily, 30 to 45 minutes before a meal. Chew each tablet well, and swallow with at least a full glass of water or another liquid. Tablets not taken with enough liquid can swell and become a choking risk. Available in 2. Dosage does not typically exceed 60 mg per day. Chew each tablet well, and swallow with a full glass of water or another liquid.
Available in 20mg, 30mg, and 40mg tablets. The liquid should be measured with the included device and swallowed entirely with water or another liquid. Shake the bottle well for at least 10 seconds, and then measure with the included device.
The time-release formulation is designed to maintain a steady level of medication in your body throughout the day. Extended-Release Osmotic Tablet : Brand name: Concerta Taken orally, with or without food, once daily — usually first thing in the morning.
It should be taken at the same time each day for best results. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at If you are taking methylphenidate long-acting tablets Concerta , you may notice something that looks like a tablet in your stool.
This is just the empty tablet shell, and this does not mean that you did not get your complete dose of medication. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and heart rate and order certain lab tests to check your response to methylphenidate.
This prescription is not refillable. Be sure to schedule appointments with your doctor on a regular basis so that you do not run out of medication. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital.
It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Generic alternatives may be available. Methylphenidate pronounced as meth'' il fen' i date. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?
Brand names Other names. If you are taking the long-acting suspension Quillivant XR , follow these steps to measure the dose: Remove the bottle of medication and dosing dispenser from the box. Check to be sure that the bottle contains liquid medication. Call your pharmacist and do not use the medication if the bottle contains powder or if there is no dosing dispenser in the box. Shake the bottle up and down for at least 10 seconds to mix the medication evenly. Remove the bottle cap.
Check that the bottle adapter has been inserted into top of the bottle. If the bottle adapter has not been inserted into the top of the bottle, insert it by placing the bottom of the adapter into the opening of the bottle and pressing down firmly on it with your thumb. Call your pharmacist if the box does not contain a bottle adapter. Do not remove the bottle adapter from the bottle once it is inserted. Insert the tip of the dosing dispenser into the bottle adapter and push the plunger all the way down.
Turn the bottle upside down. Pull the plunger back to withdraw the amount of oral suspension prescribed by your doctor.
If you are not sure how to correctly measure the dose your doctor has prescribed, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Remove the dosing dispenser and slowly squirt the oral suspension directly into your mouth or your child's mouth.
Replace the cap on the bottle and close tightly. Clean the dosing dispenser after each use by placing it in the dishwasher or by rinsing with tap water. Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking methylphenidate, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to methylphenidate, to any other medications, aspirin if taking Adhansia XR , tartrazine dye a yellow dye in some processed foods and medications; if taking Adhansia XR , or any of the ingredients in the methylphenidate product you are taking.
Ask your doctor or check the Medication Guide for a list of the ingredients. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take methylphenidate until at least 14 days have passed since you last took an MAO inhibitor. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants 'blood thinners' such as warfarin Coumadin, Jantoven ; antidepressants such as clomipramine Anafranil , desipramine Norpramin , and imipramine Tofranil ; decongestants cough and cold medications ; medications for heartburn or ulcers such as esomeprazole Nexium, in Vimovo , famotidine Pepcid , omeprazole Prilosec, in Zegerid , or pantoprazole Protonix ; medications for high blood pressure; medications for seizures such as phenobarbital, phenytoin Dilantin, Phenytek , and primidone Mysoline ; methyldopa; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs such as citalopram Celexa , escitalopram Lexapro , fluoxetine Prozac, Sarafem, in Symbyax, others , fluvoxamine Luvox , paroxetine Brisdelle, Paxil, Pexeva , and sertraline Zoloft ; sodium bicarbonate Arm and Hammer Baking Soda, Soda Mint ; and venlafaxine Effexor.
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