Methamphetamines

Question: What is the difference between methamphetamines and methylphenidate?

(Posted by: faerycatcher on 2006-06-23 11:51:12)

I take Ritalin.. but is it no different than taking speed? If there is a difference, what it is? I have wondered this for some time now.Thanks.

Posted by: Jerry garcia on 2006-06-23, 11:54:11

Methamphetamines are not controlled by the FDA anyone with a recipe can make meth. Meth is way more potent than Ritalin.

Posted by: Circe on 2006-06-23, 11:53:16

Wish I could tell you.

Posted by: Becky Boo on 2006-06-23, 12:00:12

Methylphenidate (MPH) is an amphetamine-like prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. It is also one of the primary drugs used to treat symptoms of traumatic brain injury and the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome. Brand names of drugs that contain methylphenidate include Ritalin® (Ritalina®, Rilatine®), Concerta® (a timed-release capsule), Metadate®, Methylin® and Rubifen®. Focalin® is a preparation containing only dextro-methylphenidate, rather than the usual racemic dextro- and laevo-methylphenidate mixture of other formulations. Methamphetamine (or methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine) is a synthetic stimulant drug used for both medicinal and recreational purposes (the latter use is illegal in most countries — see Legal issues). Like most stimulants, methamphetamine can cause a strong feeling of euphoria, thus creating the potential for addiction.