Spansule | Long-acting | 6-8 hours | Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Long-acting medicines are convenient but may have greater effects on appetite and sleep. | | Adderall XR | Long-acting | 8-12 hours | | | Vyvanse | Long-acting(prodrug) | 10-12 hours | | Methylphenidate Stimulants | Focalin | Short-acting | 4-6 hours | Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Short-acting medicines require frequent dosing. | | Methylin | Short-acting | 3-4 hours | | | Ritalin | Short-acting | 3-4 hours | | | Metadate ER | Intermediate-acting | 6-8 hours | Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Longer-acting medicines are convenient but may have greater effects on appetite and sleep. | | Methylin ER | Intermediate-acting | 6-8 hours | | | Ritalin SR | Intermediate-acting | 4-8 hours | | | Metadate CD | Intermediate-acting | 8-10 hours | | | Ritalin LA | Intermediate-acting | 8-10 hours | | | Concerta | Long-acting | 10-12 hours | Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Longer-acting medicines are convenient but may have greater side effects on appetite and sleep. | | Quillivant XR | Long-acting | 8-12 hours | | | Focalin XR | Long-acting | 6-10 hours | | | Daytrana patch | Long-acting | 10-12 hour | Skin irritation, some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. | Non- stimulants | Strattera(atomoxetine) | Long-acting (extended release) | 24 hours | Sleep problems, anxiety, fatigue, upset stomach, dizziness, dry mouth. Rarely, liver
Spansule | Long-acting | 6-8 hours | Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Long-acting medicines are convenient but may have greater effects on appetite and sleep. | | Adderall XR | Long-acting | 8-12 hours | | | Vyvanse | Long-acting(prodrug) | 10-12 hours | | Methylphenidate Stimulants | Focalin | Short-acting | 4-6 hours | Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Short-acting medicines require frequent dosing. | | Methylin | Short-acting | 3-4 hours | | | Ritalin | Short-acting | 3-4 hours | | | Metadate ER | Intermediate-acting | 6-8 hours | Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Longer-acting medicines are convenient but may have greater effects on appetite and sleep. | | Methylin ER | Intermediate-acting | 6-8 hours | | | Ritalin SR | Intermediate-acting | 4-8 hours | | | Metadate CD | Intermediate-acting | 8-10 hours | | | Ritalin LA | Intermediate-acting | 8-10 hours | | | Concerta | Long-acting | 10-12 hours | Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Longer-acting medicines are convenient but may have greater side effects on appetite and sleep. | | Quillivant XR | Long-acting | 8-12 hours | | | Focalin XR | Long-acting | 6-10 hours | | | Daytrana patch | Long-acting | 10-12 hour | Skin irritation, some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. | Non- stimulants | Strattera(atomoxetine) | Long-acting (extended release) | 24 hours | Sleep problems, anxiety, fatigue, upset stomach, dizziness, dry mouth. Rarely, liver