# Methylphenidate ## Basics [Webmd]() Brand Name:: Ritalin, Concerta, Methylin, Metadate - Adhansia XR® [^1] - Aptensio XR® - Concerta® - Cotempla® XR-ODT - Jornay PM® - Metadate® CD - Methylin® - Quillichew® ER - Quillivant® XR - Ritalin® LA Brands no longer on the market: - Metadate® ER - Methylin® ER - Ritalin® - Ritalin® SR Name Brand in New Zealand: Rubifen [^2] [^3] (also prob in Spain) Other Names: - Methylphenidylacetate hydrochloride [^1] Class:: [[Stimulant]] (Control:: ) ## Shortages Tracked by [FDA](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages/dsp_ActiveIngredientDetails.cfm?AI=Methylphenidate%20Hydrochloride%20Extended%20Release%20Tablets&st=c) ## Reviews/Feedback Via web comments: - **Ritalin:** - sorta works, but is short acting and when it wears off, mentally exhausted like cant do any more tasks - **Concerta**: - really helps - some dont like being on it but need it ### Sources https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-an-ndri-5094110 https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/methylphenidate-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20068297?p=1 [^1]: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682188.html [^2]: https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/r/Rubifen.pdf [^3]: https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/r/rubifentabsrtab.pdf ## Resources [[Resource Index|All Resources]] ```dataview LIST FROM [[]] WHERE !contains(fileClass, "Primary") and contains(file.folder,"Resources") ```