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There are 17 differences and 4 similarities between Concerta, Intuniv

Basic Information
Generic Name		Methylphenidate	vs	Guanfacine
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Class		Cns Stimulants	vs	Antiadrenergic Agents, Centrally Acting
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Prescription Generic Available		Yes	vs	No
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Pregnancy cat.		C(us)	vs	B(us)
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Approved Age		6 And Older	vs	6 And Older
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Legal Status		Schedule Ii (us)	vs
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WADA Category		S6 - Stimulants	vs
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Dependence Liability		High	vs
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Excretion		Urinary	vs	Renal
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Possible Side Effects		Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics.	vs	Sleepiness, Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Rarely, Intuniv Can Cause Low Blood Pressure And Heart Rhythm Changes.
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Dosage, Usage and Forms
Routes (of administration)		Oral	vs	Oral
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Dosage		18 Mg Q Am–72 Mg Q Am (if 12+ Y.o.)	vs	1–4 Mg Daily (do Not Increase Faster Than 1 Mg/wk)
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Maximum daily dose		72 mg	vs	4 mg
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Duration		Long-acting	vs	Long-acting
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Duration - time		10-16 H	vs	24 h
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Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)		269.77 G/mol	vs	246.093 G/mol
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Half Life		3-5 Hours	vs	14.8-18.3 Hours
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Formula		C14h19no2•hcl	vs	C9h9cl2n3o
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Bioavailability		11-52%	vs	80-100%
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Protein binding		15 %	vs	70 %
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Metabolism		Hepatic	vs	Hepatic
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