Drugs:Fact and Fiction/Ritalin
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Generic For: Methylphenidate
Dose[edit | edit source]
- Light: 5-15 mg
- Common: 20-40 mg
- Strong: 50+ mg
Ritalin comes in 5, 10, 15, and 20 Mg doses. May come in an instant release but is more commonly found in XR (Extended Release) form.
Duration[edit | edit source]
From an XR capsule[edit | edit source]
- Come up: 1/2-1 hour
- Peak: 1 & 4 hours
- Come down/ After effects: Up to 24 hours
From an instant release pill[edit | edit source]
- Come up: 20-40 Minutes
- Peak: 1-3 hours
- Come down/ After effects: Up to 24 hours