What’s the Difference Between Methylphenidate and Amphetamine?

Question by abby: what’s the difference between methylphenidate and amphetamine?
Why are ritalin and adderall so different?

which ones stronger and more abused?

Best answer:

Answer by priyanka_rayinedi
Methylphenidate (MPH) is an amphetamine-like prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. It is also one of the primary drugs used to treat symptoms of traumatic brain injury and the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome. Brand names of drugs that contain methylphenidate include Ritalin (Ritalina, Rilatine, Ritalin LA (Long Acting)), Attenta, Concerta (a timed-release capsule), Metadate, Methylin and Rubifen. Focalin is a preparation containing only dextro-methylphenidate, rather than the usual racemic dextro- and levo-methylphenidate mixture of other formulations. A newer way of taking methylphenidate is by using a transdermal patch (under the brand name Daytrana), similar to those used for birth control and nicotine release

Amphetamine or Amfetamine, also known as alpha-methyl-phenethylamine, phenyl-isopropylamine, beta-phenyl-isopropylamine, and benzedrine, is a stimulant that is now primarily used to treat narcolepsy and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is also used recreationally as a club drug and as a performance enhancer (these uses are illegal in some countries). In the past it was more popularly used to diminish the appetite and to control weight. Illicit production and use of amphetamines occurs on a widespread basis in several European nations, typically in the form of amphetamine sulfate synthesized from phenylpropanolamine.[citation needed] In addition, because of the widespread use of amphetamines as a treatment for narcolepsy and ADD/ADHD, prescription amphetamines are subject to diversion and are one of the most frequently- abused drugs in high schools and colleges

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