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What is the difference between ritalin (methylphenidate) and dexedrin?
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STIMULANTS: Both are stimulants that can be used for attention deficit disorder. Ritalin is methylphenidate and Dexedrine is dextroamphetamine.
Answered 7/1/2014
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