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What's the difference between "concerta" and adderall"?

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Dr. Glen Elliott answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Different classes: Concerta is methylphenidate delivered in a sophisticated capsule that uses osmotic pressure to deliver the medication over time. Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is a form of amphetamine that is delivered either as immediate release or in beaded form with half released immediately and the second half released 3 1/2 to 4 hours later. Both are stimulants with similar benefits, efficacy, and se.

Answered 4/13/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Concerta/Adderall: Both are stimulants. Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is an Amphetamine, Concerta is a Methyl Phenidate.

Answered 5/3/2015

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