Does Ritalin contain amphetamine?

Ritalin is Methylphenidate which is not an amphetamine of any kind where as Adderall is Amphetamine and will show on a drug screen testing for Amphetamine. read more

Ritalin (and also concerta) contains methylphenidate. It is not completely different than amphetamine both of them are cns stimulants and some pharmacists say that methylphenidate is related to amphetamine or a subtype of it (i do not know) , but it is a legal drug which is given for an indication. read more

Prescription stimulants increase the activity of the brain chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine. Prescription stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy. Their misuse, including overdose, can also lead to psychosis, anger, paranoia, heart, nerve, and stomach problems. These issues could lead to a heart attack or seizures. read more

No. Ritalin, made by Novartis, is Methylphenidate. Adderall, by Shire Pharm., is a amphetamine combo. Ritalin is totally different. Molecularly it is more similar to Cocaine. Adderall is much different and IMO more effective. Be advised tho- they both are C-II stimulant drugs that affect ur CNS & PNS. read more