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Whats the difference between Concerta and Ritalin?

April 26, 2017concerta difference Ritalin

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Whats the difference between Concerta and Ritalin?

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The real difference is in the method of delivery. Concerta is designed to be effective in the body for 12 hours. Ritalin has an effective period of from 4-6 hours. The longer-lasting Concerta is intended to eliminate the need to take medication during the school day. It is important to remember that the only thing new about Concerta is the sustained delivery system. The medication – methylphenidate – has been in use for 45 years in Ritalin.