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Which ADD/ADHD Stimulant Medication Is Best?
The next time a doctor rattles off medications and dosages that might be appropriate for you or your child, you should have a much better idea of what he's talking about and how to decide which might be the best choice if you consult this comprehensive list.
Methylphenidate
Generic; tablet; immediate release; lasts about four hours; comes in 5, 10, 15 mg dosages
Concerta: brand name; tablet; lasts about 12 hours; comes in 18, 27, 36, 54 mg dosages
Daytrana: brand name; skin patch; lasts about eight hours; comes in 10, 15, 20, 30 mg dosages
Ritalin: brand name; tablet; immediate release; lasts about four hours; comes in 5, 10, 15 mg dosages
Ritalin LA: brand name; capsule; lasts about eight hours; comes in 10, 20, 30, 40 mg dosages
Ritalin SR: brand name; tablet; lasts about eight hours; comes in 20 mg dosage
Metadate CD: brand name; capsule; lasts eight hours; comes in 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 mg dosages
Metadate ER: brand name; tablet; lasts eight hours; comes in 10, 20 mg dosages
Methylin: brand name; liquid and chewable tablets; immediate release; lasts four hours; tablets come in 2.5, 5, 10 mg dosages, liquid in 5 mg/tsp and 10mg/tsp dosages
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