Is Ritalin an amphetamine?

Ritalin is a brand name for methylphenidate and Adderall contains mixed amphetamine salts.1,2 Although they contain different ingredients, they are both classified as CNS stimulants and are thought to work in a similar way – by increasing the concentrations of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain. read more

Adderall and Ritalin both interact with certain other drugs. Make sure you tell your doctor about all of the prescription and over-the-counter medications, supplements, and herbs you take. This way, your doctor can watch for drug interactions. read more

Prescription stimulants are medicines used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Most prescription stimulants come in tablet, capsule, or liquid form, which a person takes by mouth. When misusing a prescription stimulant, a person can swallow, snort, smoke, or inject the drug. read more

Ritalin is a brand name for methylphenidate and Adderall contains mixed amphetamine salts. 1,2 Although they contain different ingredients, they are both classified as CNS stimulants and are thought to work in a similar way – by increasing the concentrations of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain. read more