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Methylphenidate, sold under the brand names Ritalin (/ ˈ r ɪ t ə l ɪ n / RIT-ə-lin) and Concerta (/ k ə n ˈ s ɜːr t ə / kən-SUR-tə) [citation needed] among others, is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used medically to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and, to a lesser extent, narcolepsy.
A systematic review and meta-analysis from 2019 assessed the efficacy of 17 different pharmacotherapies used in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for amphetamine and methamphetamine addiction; [153] it found only low-strength evidence that methylphenidate might reduce amphetamine or methamphetamine self-administration. [153]
Methylphenidate is sometimes incorrectly included in this class, although it is nonetheless still capable of producing stimulant psychosis. The symptoms of amphetamine psychosis include auditory and visual hallucinations, grandiosity, delusions of persecution , and delusions of reference concurrent with both clear consciousness and prominent ...
Adderall is made from amphetamine mixed salts and Concerta is made from methylphenidate. There are other trade name medications like Strattera, made from atomoxetine, and Qelbree, made from ...
Most stimulants are amphetamine-based (Adderall, Vyvanse) or methylphenidate-based (Concerta, Ritalin), and come in immediate-release (short-acting) or extended-release (long-acting) formulations.
The shortage began with Adderall last fall, but has since had a domino effect, with long- and short-acting versions of methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta), as well as Focalin, Vyvanse, and ...
Methylphenidate is a stimulant drug that is often used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy and occasionally to treat obesity in combination with diet restraints and exercise. Its effects at therapeutic doses include increased focus, increased alertness, decreased appetite, decreased need for sleep and decreased impulsivity.
A systematic review and meta-analysis from 2019 assessed the efficacy of 17 different pharmacotherapies used in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for amphetamine and methamphetamine addiction; [147] it found only low-strength evidence that methylphenidate might reduce amphetamine or methamphetamine self-administration. [147]