Substance:Methylphenidate: Difference between revisions

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|aliases=Methylphenidate;Ritalin;Concerta
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|strong1=40–60 mg
|heavy1=60+ mg
|onset1=30–60 min
|duration1=3–6 hours (IR)
|notes1=XR formulations last longer.
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|threshold2=5–10 mg
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= Methylphenidate =
= Methylphenidate =


'''Methylphenidate''' is a psychoactive substance in this archive. Details (chemistry, ROAs, and dose ranges) still need to be filled in.
'''Methylphenidate''' is a prescription stimulant that primarily increases dopamine/norepinephrine signaling. Recreationally it feels cleaner and shorter than amphetamine for some users, with jaw tension and comedown anxiety still common.


== Reports ==
== Reports ==

Latest revision as of 17:55, 9 August 2026

Methylphenidate
TypeSubstance
CategoryStimulant
Chemical NameMethylphenidate
AliasesMethylphenidate, Ritalin, Concerta
ROA(s)Oral, Insufflated
Drug Class(es)Stimulant
Oral
Threshold5–10 mg
Light10–20 mg
Common20–40 mg
Strong40–60 mg
Heavy60+ mg
Onset30–60 min
Duration3–6 hours (IR)
NotesXR formulations last longer.
Insufflated
Threshold5–10 mg
Light10–20 mg
Common20–35 mg
Strong35–50 mg
Heavy50+ mg
Onset5–15 min
Duration2–4 hours

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate is a prescription stimulant that primarily increases dopamine/norepinephrine signaling. Recreationally it feels cleaner and shorter than amphetamine for some users, with jaw tension and comedown anxiety still common.

Reports

Experience reports in this archive that include Methylphenidate: