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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Ritalin is a brand name for methylphenidate, and Vyvanse is the brand name for lisdexamfetamine. Both drugs are CNS stimulants and both are believed to have a similar mechanism of action; however, some trials indicate that Vyvanse may be more effective at relieving ADHD symptoms than Ritalin.Side effects, such as decreased appetite, weight loss, insomnia, and nausea are more common with Vyvanse than Ritalin. Both drugs affect the growth rate of children and adolescents; Vyvanse possibly more than Ritalin. Ritalin is more likely to be discontinued because of ineffectiveness and Vyvanse is more likely to be discontinued because of side effects.Because Vyvanse is a pro-drug it has less potential than Ritalin to be abused, although head-to-head comparisons investigating abuse and dependence potential have not been done. Ritalin is much cheaper than Vyvanse. Both Ritalin and Vyvanse are available as generics. See also: Drugs.com Compare Tool - Ritalin vs VyvanseLong answerHow do the ingredients in Ritalin and Vyvanse differ?Ritalin is a brand (trade) name for methylphenidate. Experts are not sure exactly how methylphenidate works in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) but believe it blocks the re-uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine, two neurotransmitters located in the brain. This causes an increase in levels of these chemicals between the nerves, and helps to calm hyperactivity and improve deficits in concentration. Ritalin 5mg costs approximately $89 for 100 tablets (89 cents per tablet) increasing in price for higher strength tablets.Other brands of methylphenidate include Aptensio XR, Concerta, Metadate, Quillichew ER and Qullivant XR.Vyvanse is a brand (trade) name for lisdexamfetamine (LDX). LDX is a prodrug of dextroamphetamine, which means it needs to be absorbed by the body and come into contact with red blood cells before it is converted into dextroamphetamine, its active form. Dextroamphetamine is also thought to work by increasing levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the nerve synapse. LDX is available as the brand Vyvanse, and 100 of the 10mg capsules cost around $1,306 ($13.06 per capsule). Multiple generic versions of Vyvanse capsules and Vyvanse chewable tablets are also available. Have any studies been done comparing Ritalin to Vyvanse?Unfortunately, no. Very few studies have been done comparing Ritalin to Vyvanse in either children or adults with ADHD.More children reported a greater improvement in ADHD symptoms after treatment with LDX than those treated with an extended-release form of methylphenidate in one trial. 53% of children assigned to methylphenidate were taking the highest
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