A 39-year-old member asked:
Could you tell me the main difference between concerta and ritalin (methylphenidate) vs adderall?
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Dr. Cornelia Franzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
They are stimulants: They are different versions of a stimulant. The main difference from my perspective is how an individual responds to them.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Stimulants: All are stimulants for ADHD. Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is belongs to the Amphetamine group. The other 2 belong to the Methyl Phenidate group.
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