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Are Ritalin And Concerta The Same As Methylphenidate?
Question: Are you familiar with psychotropic medicines like mmethylphenidate?
It's generic to concerta. I take it for dealing with ADD.I had been on methylphenid generic for Ridalyn and am wondering if they aren't the same generic drug. Am I right or wrong?
It's generic to concerta. I take it for dealing with ADD.I had been on methylphenid generic for Ridalyn and am wondering if they aren't the same generic drug. Am I right or wrong?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Yes, both Ritalin and Concerta are generic versions of methylphenidate, a medication used to treat ADHD. Your question is how long it will take for the medicine to take full effect. The answer is about 7 days.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Yes, both Ritalin and Concerta are generic versions of methylphenidate, a medication used to treat ADHD. Your question is how long it will take for the medicine to take full effect. The answer is about 7 days.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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