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Concerta and Ritalin both have exactly the same active ingredient -- Methylphenidate.
The difference is that Ritalin is just a standard tablet, whereas concerta is a special capsule which slowly releases methylphenidate over a period of time so the patient does not have to keep taking Ritalin every few hours, concerta releases for up to 12 hours.
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According to the drug description, it peaks from 0 to 5th hour. then it drops down to 0 by the 28th hour. In comparison to the peak, the effect will drop to about 1/4 by the 16th hour.
Theoretically, I personally believe that this may improve the sleeplessness issue from ritaline. Today is my day 1 taking Concerta. If anyone can share some of your experience, please let us know
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My grandson takes concerta for ODD. It absolutely does not address this issue whatsoever. He is worse in my opinion, more combative, does not have an appetite, and cannot go to sleep at a decent hour. Aside from this it causes brain damage and stunts growth with long term use and he will become addicted to amphetamines in teen and adult life. He is skin and bone at the present and looks under nourished.
All these similar diagnosis are merely labels. Drugging children is the wrong direction to take, which is an opinion now shared by many Doctors. There are also law suits going on at the present for deaths that have occurred.
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What is a drug that speeds up body function?
Amphetimes, such as adderall, vyvanse, ritalin, concerta(xr ritalin).
What ingredients Ritalin?
Ritalin is a brand-name drug for methylphenidate. Methylphenidate is used to treat ADHD; it is also known as Daytrana, Concerta, and Metadate.
What schedule is Ritalin?
Ritalin is listed as a Schedule II drug on the Controlled Substances List (Vyvanse, Adderall, Concerta, etc., are all C-II drugs.
Is the drug Listol available in Canada?
No it is not. CurrentTx's for A.D.H.D in Canada are: 1-Ritalin 2-Dexedrine 3-Concerta 4-Adderall
Can you gain weight while on Concerta?
You can if you don't watch your food intake after the Concerta/Ritalin wears off. Since it is a stimulant, it usually causes a loss of appetite. After the Concerta/Ritalin wears off, there have been reports of people tending to binge eat.
What does concerta have in it?
Concerta is a long lasting safe and nearly unabusable version of the drug Ritalin. Due to the mechanism of action that concerta utilizes to deliever the methylphenidate smoothly throughout the day is what places this medication on a different level than most er stimulants...its a miracle drug and should be taken more often than amphetamines because it is less addictive but still effective!
How do you remove time release on OxyContin?
You don't: Instead, you ask your doctor about using Ritalin, which is the same as Concerta (Methylphenidate) but without the timed/slow release.
Is Ritalin the same as speed?
This depends on what your meaning of speed is, speed usually refers to either amphetamine or methamphetamine, Ritalin is a different drug altogether called methylphenidate, but it is similar in structure to the other two and produce a similar yet less intense effect.
Does vyvance and Ritalin show the same on drug test?
Ritalin contains a drug called methylphenidate, which does not show up on normal 8 panel drug tests. *Vyvanse contains lisdexamfetamine, which is metabolized into amphetamine, and shows up as such on a drug test
Does Concerta have any effect on birth control implants?
There are no known interactions between Concerta (a long-acting methylphenidate/Ritalin type compound) and birth control pills. However, idiosyncratic reactions are always possible. Consult with your physician, if you have any concerns, in your particular case.
What is the recommended dosage of Concerta for a 92-pound person?
The recommanded dosage is always the lowest working dose. If 18mg allows good results, then it is the correct dosage. We start at a low dose, and we increased if we don't get any result after a week trial. Blood volume, brain chemistry and metabolism are the basic determining factors for what dose is ineffective, effective or "high". Concerta is available in 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg and 72mg extended release capsules. 18mg is the common starting dose for children and 18mg to 36mg for adults depending on discretion of the doctor. The maximum dosage of Concerta should not be greater than 0.9 mg per pound of body weight. For people switching to Concerta from Ritalin, the dosage requires careful consideration because 18mg of Concerta is much different then 18mg of Ritalin due to Concerta's precision time release mechanism. The following chart outlines the dosage equivalents. 18 mg Concerta = 4 mg Ritalin 3 times per day 27 mg Concerta = 6 mg Ritalin 3 times per day 36 mg Concerta = 8 mg Ritalin 3 times per day 54 mg Concerta = 12 mg Ritalin 3 times per day
Can you take Concerta if you are taking suboxone?
If both drug are prescribed for the same person, yes they can be taken together.
