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Drugs: Fact and Fiction/Ritalin
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Generic For: Methylphenidate
Dose
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
From an XR capsule
Come up: 1/2-1 hour
Peak: 1 & 4 hours
Come down/ After effects: Up to 24 hours
From an instant release pill
Come up: 20-40 Minutes
Peak: 1-3 hours
Come down/ After effects: Up to 24 hours