Drugs:Fact and Fiction/Ritalin

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