Researchers at the University of Virginia have found that teen drivers who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drive better when they take Concerta than they do when they take Adderall XR. Previous studies have found that extended-release Concerta was better than immediate-release Ritalin for teen drivers with ADHD.
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Brand Name: Adderall and Adderall XR Generic Name: amphetamine, dextroamphetamine Usage: Adderall and Adderall XR have been approved by the... Read more »
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
The ADHD meds Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta do not appear to cause genetic damage that can lead to cancer, a new government-funded study says. This... Read more »
Teens who misuse attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs are at greater risk for needing emergency treatment for drug reactions than... Read more »