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A member asked:
Is there any difference between ritalin (methylphenidate) and concerta ?
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Both methylphenidate: Although both are methylphenidate, Concerta is a long acting form whereas Ritalin as you have written it is short acting. There is Ritalin la which is a long acting form however. Therefore, the only difference between Ritalin and Concerta is the duration of action.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Ritalin/Concerta: both belong to the Methyl Phenidate group of stimulants. Concerta is long-acting, while Ritalin (methylphenidate) can be immediate-release or slow release (Ritalin (methylphenidate)-SR).
Answered 4/2/2015
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