| Basic Information |
| Generic Name |
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Methylphenidate |
vs |
42.9% ADHD Medications have methylphenidate
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| Class |
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Cns Stimulants |
vs |
85.7% ADHD Medications have CNS Stimulants
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| Prescription Generic Available |
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No |
vs |
33.3% ADHD Medications don't have Prescription Generic Available
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| Pregnancy cat. |
|
C(US) |
vs |
85.7% ADHD Medications have C(US)
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| Approved Age |
|
6 And Older |
vs |
85.7% ADHD Medications have 6 and older
|
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| Legal Status |
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Schedule Ii (us) |
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| WADA Category |
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S6 - Stimulants |
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| Dependence Liability |
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High |
vs |
76.5% ADHD Medications have High
|
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| Possible Side Effects |
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Skin Irritation, Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
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