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Will adderall, ritalin, (methylphenidate) concerta, and dexedrine ever become available over the counter?

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No: Require monitoring not likely with otc meds.

Answered 10/8/2017

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Don't plan on it: All of these are schedule 2, abusable, controlled medications. That means the feds monitor them from the point of origin to the distribution and end user with an elaborate system of controls. Possession without a valid prescription can land you in jail. Drug companies subsidized parent groups years ago to get these available by regular prescription & that never went anywhere.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Agree: With Dr. Ferguson. They are scheduled drugs with high abuse potential and part of prescription monitoring program in many states. Hence it is unlikely to become OTC in our life time. But then who is to predict tomorrow if pot is legal in some states today

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Very Doubtful: These are medications with significant abuse potential that can carry serious side effects. These medications require monitoring for safety purposes.

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Could i mix dexedrine with ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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