Description
Ritalin is the market name for a stimulant called Methylphenidate. It is also commonly prescribed for ADHD. Like Adderall, Ritalin changes the amounts of norepinephrine and dopamine in an individual’s brain to improve their concentration.
Methylphenidate was introduced as a medication in 1956
Ritalin
Ritalin is the most commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of ADHD. It is prescribed to people 6 years old and older, though it has been successfully used in children under the age of 6. The similarities between Adderall and Ritalin continue as Ritalin is also classified as a Level II controlled substance.
Therefore, Ritalin also must be closely monitored by a physician who uses a total treatment plan that could include therapy or counseling. While Adderall stays active in a person’s body longer, Ritalin works faster and reaches peak performance more quickly.
The major difference between these two medications is that Adderall is an amphetamine and Ritalin is not.
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