Generic Ritalin? | ADHD Information

my son is on something called Metadate CD- it's a long acting ritalin

I have taken Ritalin for quite some time, 1st grade to 7th grade then about 19 years old to present day (I am 30), and have used 2 different generics.  The reason for the 2 generics is due to my pharmacy changing what it carries.  Originally the generic was Methylphenid, has a slight blue/purple color, worked very well for me.  The second generic is Methylin, white pill slightly mis-shapen, works like poo.  Can anyone tell me the difference between these 2?  I have found another pharmacy that carries the Methylphenid and will be getting my presciption filled there, but am curious about the difference between what should be the same drug.

 

Any input is appreciated.

Any other input?We found the same thing one worked well and the other generic didn't when I asked my pharmacist the only thing he said was different manufacturer , but he ordered the kind that worked. Thank God!Isn't that strange? I have the exact same problem
and I've heard it from others as well! I usually get the
methlyphediate (or something like that, generic
ritalin - white round pill) and it just was not working. I
was getting so frustrated and depressed that I could
not make my brain work. Then I went in for a refill
one day and my pharmacist was out of the generic
so she gave me the brand name ritalin (by Ciba,
green pill) - and wow! All of a sudden it worked just
as it was supposed to - same dose, same
frequency. I've done research since then and seen
so many complaints about this same problem. The
only difference in generic drugs is that each pill can
have +/- .15% variation of active medication in each,
but that certainly doesn't seem like it would be
responsible for such a huge difference. It has also
been suggested that possibly one of the "inert"
ingredients has an affect that no one has realized.
Let me know if you figure it out... [QUOTE=beatrix] Isn't that strange? I have the exact same problem
and I've heard it from others as well! I usually get the
methlyphediate (or something like that, generic
r The
only difference in generic drugs is that each pill can
have +/- .15% variation of active medication in each,
but that certainly doesn't seem like it would be
responsible for such a huge difference. It has also
been suggested that possibly one of the "inert"
ingredients has an affect that no one has realized.
Let me know if you figure it out...[/QUOTE]

Not that strange - whilst the generics should all have same amt of active
med in them its worth remembering that all the tests were with brand
pharmaceuticals so if an inert filler reduces absorption or makes it
inconsistent noone (but unhappy users) will know. My psychiatrist
prescribes brand dexedribe spansules because i have found at leat one
generuic just doesn't work

Tis true. Some people may even have contraindications on generics, b/c they contain other elements in their formulations that may produce "inert" effects. Why are they different masses, colors, shapes? How do they get that way? Remember the dye responses a few years ago? So, stick with what works, and don't be afraid to tell the doctors who don't know as much about you as you do. Take notes, document by date your variations, and this will make it go better for you. Doctors will not volunteer much techno information, thinking we're not as smart as they are. I still make more money than they do, though. Read the tiny print labels that come with your Rxs. Or ask your Px, cuz they know more about drug interactions than Dxs do.

Best of luck, and good hunting,