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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Of these neurotransmitters from presynaptic neurons.Abuse PotentialBoth of these drugs are classified as “Schedule II” controlled-substances, meaning they have a high potential for abuse and are habit forming. Many individuals may notice that they become psychologically dependent upon them after moderate or long-term use. This is partially due to the fact that the reuptake inhibition of dopamine is capable of inducing a psychological euphoria, especially when ingested at high doses.This means that individuals may resort to taking increasingly higher (supratherapeutic) doses in order to achieve a stimulatory euphoria. The problem with abuse is that tolerance is quickly developed, leading an individual to require increasingly greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect. When the drug is stopped, an abuser may have a difficult time functioning with suboptimal levels of dopamine and receptor downregulation.Due to the fact that Focalin is thought to be less popular than Adderall, it probably isn’t abused to the same extent. Adderall remains a popular drug among college students for studying, passing tests, and even weight loss. (Read: Adderall for weight loss). Furthermore, many partygoers often resort to snorting Adderall as a means of achieving a rapidly-induced euphoria.The abuse of either one of these drugs may induce a temporary “stimulant psychosis” characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized behavior. This is largely a result of dopaminergic imbalances that often correct themselves upon discontinuation of either medication and/or cessation of abuse. Focalin may receive less mainstream press than Adderall, but its potential for abuse shouldn’t be discounted.Cost: Which is most expensive?Assuming you don’t have an insurance plan that covers your ADHD medications, you may only be able to afford the drug that costs the least. Drug cost is often a distinguishing factor between whether someone chooses to try Focalin vs. Adderall. From a “brand name” perspective, both Focalin and Adderall are relatively expensive for a 30 day supply.If you want to purchase standard “brand name” immediate-release Focalin, it’ll cost between $45 and $90 for a 30 day supply (60 total pills). If you don’t take two pills per day and only need 30 immediate-release pills, it’ll cost between $25 and $50. The lower doses (i.e. 2.5 mg) usually cost less money than the higher doses (i.e. 10 mg).By comparison, Adderall IR (immediate-release) costs approximately $310 at most pharmacies for a 30 day supply. This means that the less costly option of the two IR versions is clearly Focalin. Those looking to purchase Focalin XR (extended-release) will end up paying between $270 and $310 for a 30 day supply.Once again, there is a relationship between strength of dosage and price you’ll pay. By comparison, Adderall XR (extended-release) costs just over $220 for a 30 day supply. This means that the “brand name” Adderall XR is significantly cheaper than Focalin XR.Generic Focalin IR (dexmethylphenidate) can be attained within the range of $20 to $50 for a monthly supply of 60 pills. Generic Adderall IR (mixed amphetamine salts) costs between $30 and $50, making the immediate-release formulations similar in cost.
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