Is Concerta the same as Adderall XR?
Is Concerta the same as Adderall XR?
Concerta (methylphenidate extended release tablets) and Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts) are used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall XR is also used to treat narcolepsy. Concerta is a central nervous system stimulant and Adderall XR is an amphetamine.
How long does 36 mg Concerta take to kick in?
Concerta (methylphenidate): Concerta is a long-lasting methylphenidate medication that uses a unique delivery system called OROS (osmotic controlled release oral delivery system). Its effects are usually felt within one hour of swallowing the tablet and last between 10 to 12 hours.
Is Concerta stronger than Adderall XR?
Although they are both stimulants and work in a similar way, Concerta and Adderall are two different types of drug. They are both effective at treating the symptoms of ADHD, but Concerta is a longer-acting drug than Adderall. Concerta is a brand name for the drug methylphenidate in an extended-release formulation.
How much Concerta is equal to Adderall?
How many mg of Concerta is equal to Adderall? 1 mg of methylphenidate is roughly equivalent to 0.5 mg of amphetamine salts. However, because Concerta contains an extended-release version of methylphenidate, the equivalent dose may not be as clear-cut. Talk to your healthcare provider about switching ADHD medications.
Should I switch from Concerta to Adderall?
Concerta and Adderall are both effective ADHD medications. Some studies suggest that Concerta is better for children and adolescents while Adderall is better for adults. Concerta may also be preferred for its once-daily dosing.
Can Concerta and Adderall be taken together?
Can a person take them together? There is little research into how Concerta and Adderall interact with each other. A doctor is unlikely to suggest that a person take them both at the same time. Since they work in similar ways, it may be that a person is more likely to have adverse side effects if they take both.
What is the adult dosage for Concerta?
The recommended starting dose of CONCERTA® for patients who are not currently taking methylphenidate or stimulants other than methylphenidate is 18 mg once daily for children and adolescents and 18 or 36 mg once daily for adults (see Table 1). Table 1: CONCERTA® Recommended Starting Doses and Dose Ranges
Is Concerta good for weight loss?
Concerta is an FDA-approved prescription medication for the treatment of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, for both adults and children. It is not intended to be used for weight loss.
Is Concerta safe for adults?
probably both are safe for adults (and reactions are rare). But for CHILDREN, concerta is probably the safer of the two UNLESS these sudden auditory hallucinations really are a result of the concerta and not a result of something weird that happened at a new “church”…
