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what are adderall and focalin (dexmethylphenidate)?
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Dr. Monika Heller answered
14 years experience Child Psychiatry
The difference: Adderall contains 75% of the effective (dextro) isomers of amphetamine, while Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) is dextro-methylphenidate (only the right-handed, or active molecule of adderall). Adderall is a mixture of amphetamine salts, 3-1 effective to non-effective levo (or left-handed molecules). Dextroamphetamine contains only the effective stereoisomer of amphetamine, and has fewer side effects.
Answered on Nov 14, 2015
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Dr. William Singer answered
51 years experience Pediatric Neurology
Stimulants: Adderall is a mixture of 4 amphetamine salts. focalin (dexmethylphenidate) is a form of methylphenidate, actually the active half of the methylphenidate molecule thought to contain the positive effects.
Answered on Jul 18, 2018
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