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AD/ADHD Meds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Methylin/Methylphenidate | Is a stimulant. Duration 3-4 hrs, Dosage 5mg-20mg tablets |
| Ritalin/Methylphenidate | Is a stimulant. Duration 3-4 hrs, Dosage 5mg-20mg tablets. |
| Meradade ER/Methylphenidate ER | It is a stimulant. Duration 6-8 hrs, Dosage 10mg-20mg tablets |
| Methylin ER/Methylphenidate ER | It is a stimulant. Duration 6-8 hrs, Dosage 10mg-20mg tablets |
| Metadate CD/Methylphenidate ER | It is a stimulant. Duration 8-10 hrs, Dosage 10mg-30mg capsule. |
| Ritalin LA/Methylphenidate ER | It is a stimulant. Duration 8-10 hrs. Dosage 10mg-40mg capsule |
| Concerta/Methylphenidate ER | It is a stimulant. Duration 10-12 hrs. Dosage 18mg-54mg capsule |
| Daytrana/Methylphenidate Patch | It is a stimulant. Duration 10-12 hrs. Dosage 10-30mg transdermal patch |
| Ritalin SR/Methylphenidate SR | It is a stimulant. Duration 4-8 hrs. Dosage 20mg tablet. |
| Focalin/Dexmethylphenidate SR | It is a stimulant. Duration 4-6 hrs. Dosage 2.5mg-10mg tablet |
| Focalin XR/Dexmethylphenidate XR | It is a stimulant. Duration 6-8 hrs. Dosage 5mg-20mg capsule. |
| Dexedrine/Dextroamphetamine | It is a SHORT ACTING stimulant. Duration 4-6 hrs. Dosage 5mg-10 mg tablet |
| DextroStat/Dextroamphetamine | It is a SHORT ACTING stimulant. Duration 4-6 hrs. Dosage 5mg-10 mg tablet. |
| Dexedrine/Dextroamphetamine | It is an INTERMEDIATE ACTING stimulant. Duration 6-8hrs. Dosage 5mg-15mg capsule. |
| Spansule/Dextroamphetamine | It is an INTERMEDIATE ACTING stimulant. Duration 6-8hrs capsule. Dosage 5mg-15mg capsule. |
| Vyvanse/Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | It is a Prodrug stimulant. Duration 10-12 hrs. Dosage 20mg-70mg capsule. |
| Adderall/Mixed Amphetamine Salts | It is an INTERMEDIATE ACTING stimulant. Duration 4-6hrs. Dosage 5mg-30mg tablet. |
| Adderall XR/Mixed Amphetamine Salts XR | It is a stimulant. Duration 8-12 hrs. Dosage 5mg-30mg capsule. |
| SE of Stimulants | Moderate appetite suppression, mild sleep disturbances, transient weight loss, irritability, emergence of tics. |
| Strattera/Atomoxetine XR | It is a non stimulant. Duration 24 hrs. Dosage 10-60mg. |
| SE of nonstimulants | Nervousness, slee problems, fatigue, upset stomach, dizziness, dry mouth. In severe cases, may lead to severe liver injury or possibly to suicidal ideation. |