Psychostimulants
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What does a Lamictal rash look like?
red..itchy..about the size and shape of a quarter..but i dont know if this rash is caused by lamectil..it showed up after takng...
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Can you be prescribed Adderall or Dexedrine by a doctor if they are aware you have previously used illegal drugs to self-medicate ADD?
That depends...were you previously using an amphetamine (speed/crystal/coke/etc.) because if so, I'm not sure what effect that...
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Interaction of Strattera and Concerta?
I am a 42 year old female, a mother of small children, and a student. I struggle with ADD and have my entire life although began...
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Is Strattera better than Ritalin?
Although much hype surrounds the new Eli Lilly drug, Strattera, there are no well designed head to head trials that compare...
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What side effects and benefits should you look for when taking Concerta Prozac and Straterra?
If you are using Prozac and Strattera together, you need to talk to your doctor, as this combination can cause serious...
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Is it unusual to be prescribed Straterra Concerta and Wellbutrin for ADD?
You probably only need the straterra. GET A SECOND OPINION!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was perscribed Concerta, Stattera and Effexor. For...
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Does Ritalin or Strattera work better to treat HDD?
Your Hard Disk Drive is totally unaffected by both Ritalin and Strattera. With ADD however, it is different for every patient....
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Does Ritalin show up a drug test?
yes, it will show up for amphetamines. ------------------------------------------------ Some drug tests may give a positive...
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Does chronic use of ADHD medications like Adderall or Concerta cause severe brain or heart damage?
Unfortunately, there haven't been any long-term research studies conducted. However, mixing two or more psycotraic drugs such as...
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What is the frequency and effects of combining Strattera and Ritalin?
For common drug interactions, visit: http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html There, you can...
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Has it been proven that Concerta possibly stunts growth or puberty in adolescents or causes other similar problems?
The latest research on Ritalin (of which Concerta is a derivative) showed that there is no long term growth difference in people...
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Can you take Adderall and Concerta together?
my doctors prescribed me aderall and ritilin together so i dont see why you couldnt mix adderall and concerta when concerta is...
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What is the recommended dosage of Concerta for a 92-pound person?
Please contact your pharmacist and they will give you the correct dose. Modification to original answer about contacting...
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Has anyone else had no results with Concerta or Strattera?
Plenty of people have "no results" on ADHD medications. For people who truly do have ADHD, most respond to one medication or...
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If Concerta is crushed and snorted will it have the same effect as snorting Adderall?
First of all, prescription drugs should never be crushed and snorted, especially those for ADD. These medications are made to be...
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How long does the effectiveness of prescription Concerta last?
It depends on the person's metabolism! My son who is now 14 and 115 lbs has been taking Ritalin for years. As he has grown, he...
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Would concerta or focalin cause less anxiety and mood swings than adderall?
hi, i think conerta gives u less mood swings then adderall xr. atleast that was case with my daughter. she was very moody and...
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What are the side effects of Concerta?
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an irregular...
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Where can you find information about the drug Concerta?
Check out the following websites: http://www.concerta.net http://www.drugs.com/concerta.html
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Does Ritalin or Adderal make you feel overly calm and euphoric rather than focused?
on these drugs, you feel whatever the mood is times twenty. if youre hanging out it makes you almost stoned and relaxed but if...
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Can you take ritalin if you have a brain cyst?
Always check with your doctor first when you have a question like that no matter what answer anyone gives you.
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Is it safe to mix wellbutrin and ritalin Also can ritalin help with depression?
RITILIN is a brand name for METHYLPHENIDATE, [other brands: CONCERTA & METADATE] which is a stimulant generally prescribed for...
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What happens if you take Concerta?
I take Concerta 54 mg for Adult ADD. I know it is a stimulant. So unless you intend to be up all night do not take it before bed....
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Is it possible for you to get addicted to the ADHD medication Concerta by snorting it?
Yes, you can get addicted to it in pill form so crushing it will not change this fact. Crushing the pills and snorting them may...
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If your son is doing great on Ritalin SR should he switch to Strattera if a new doctor wants him to?
my son was switched to straterra for its lesser effect on apetite suppression. within weeks he was moody and irritable. severe...
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How does ritalin work in the body?
RITALIN (methylphenidate), works on the central-nervous-system in your body, as a mild stimulant. There are many uses for it,...
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Can using Concerta make you want to kill or hurt yourself?
MY SON HAS BEEN TAKING CONCERTA FOR ABOUT 6 MOUNTHS I FOUND OUT THAT CONCERTA IS IN THE RYDALIN FAMILY. AND RYDALIN IS KNOW TO...
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How do drugs like Postinor or Diane affect pregnant women?
try this web site for more info on postinor or diane! Lortab-Vicodin Postinor 2/Plan B or also try google web search.
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How long does ultram stay in your system if you take drug screens?
Ultam is an opiate, it be in you for 2.5 hours or 2 to 3 days, it all depends on your body fat content, how much you move (or...
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Should a child take Strattera and Concerta?
I would not recommend this combination, since it does have an increased risk of hypertensive effects. However, it is possible...
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Is it safe for your daughter to take Concerta 18mg and Risperdal together if she has ADHD and autistic disorder?
Yes it is safe. My younger brother has ADHD and Asperger's Sydrome and he takes Concerta and Risperdal every morning. I would...
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Can a person with narcolepsy take Ritalin if they also have ADD?
A qualified yes as the medication may also have some + benefits on the narcolepsy - in any event the diagnosis and cause of the...
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Can you smoke marijuana after taking Concerta 36mg?
Yeah, you're good. It's actually really good to grind it up and sprinkle it over your weed before you smoke. Concerta is probably...
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Is there any difference between the soon-to-be-generic Adderall XR and the new Vyvanse by Shire Pharmaceuticals that would justify switching to Vyvanase given that both claim to last up to 12 hours?
Vyvanase and Adderall both exert their effect in the brain through the same active chemical (dextroamphetamine). The difference...
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Can you snort Concerta?
Yes, you can snort concerta(methylphenidate). The effects from what I have noticed are slight stimulation, but nothing compared...
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Is it okay to combine adderall and ritalin?
One should not be prescribed with the other. When one does not work well for the patient the other is presceribed.
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Does Strattera need to build up in the system like an anti-depressant or does it work like Ritalin and is in and out of the body that day?
From what I've read about withdrawal symptoms it sounds like it builds up in your system like anti-depressants.
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How do you get ritalin?
by smoking weed for the rest of my life.
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How long does a 60mg dosage of Ritalin last?
for me , since ive been taking it for nearly 10 years probably only 2-3 hrs a person just starting or someone who isnt used to...
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If you were diagnosed with ADHD and have seen little improvement with neither Strattera nor Adderall do you really have ADHD or are you just not taking the right meds?
Every person is different and some people react well to a drug and others don't, so you should see your doctor and keep trying....
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What happens if you take Concerta and don't have ADHD?
Most people say you cannot speed off of concerta, but it all depends on how many you take. If you take a normal dosage for...
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Where is dexedrine available?
From most local Pharmacies - Rx Prescription (signed by medical professional) required for purchase. Dexedrine is an Amphetamine
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What drugs are like ritalin?
Adderall, Concerta (though it is extended release)
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Does ritalin have heroin in it?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant (generic name: methylphenidate hydrochloride) that is used to...
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Which drug is more likely to cause weight loss Ritalin or Adderall and does any ADHD med causes weight loss more often than those two?
Both are known for weight loss, neither greater than the other as depending on your brain chemistry each will have different...
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How much ADHD medication is too much - 40 mg Strattera plus 36 mg Concerta plus Novo-Clondine for 9 yr 63 lbs. child?
OMG please detox ur son this is insane and whoever prescribed ALL that medication for a 9 year old should have their license...
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List names of classic MAOI inhibitors?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monoamine_oxidase_inhibitors#List_of_MAOIs heres a list of the key ones and some general info on...
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What is dexedrine?
Dextroamphetamine is a powerful psychostimulant which produces increased wakefulness, energy and self-confidence in association...
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How do you dissolve concerta for injection?
At WikiAnswers we will not reply to questions having the obvious intent of encouraging recreational drug abuse.
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How can I deal with my issues of control and anger?
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3 weeks pregnant and took Ritalin will it harm baby?
Not likely at this stage. Just don't take it again. Anything you take will pass to the fetus, ritalin's effects are still not...
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What happens when you take Klonopin Wellbutrin and Concerta together?
Well, that specific cocktail is what I'm taking. The Wellbutrin was prescribed to deal with a dopamine (lack of reuptake) issue,...
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Can Adderall and Concerta be taken together?
No, these medications should not be taken together. They are essentially the same type of medication with a different delivery...
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Is infertility a side effect of taking concerta for add?
Not according to drugs.com
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What is vyvanse?
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Can You Snort Focalin Minocycline or ProzacFluoxetine?
You can grind and snort anything including glass but I wouldn't recommend it! Snorting either of these drugs can caused nasal...
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Can you mix Ritalin with Ambien?
I would not recomend it, becuase it kind of defeats the purpose.
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What should you try if your 8-year-old son was diagnosed with ADD and you started him on 5mg of Ritalin but it did nothing?
I would first look into other possible solutions. My son (now 7 1/2) was diagnosed with ADHD a little over a year ago, after a...
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Can you take ativan and concerta together?
You can obviously take them together. But what do u specificly want to know. Is it safe? You are obviously not prescribed these...
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How long does concerta stay detectable in a urinalysis for a adult at small doses under 30mg?
never u mind Addition to "never you mind." "Never you mind" is a good answer if the person asking the question is looking to...
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My 14 year old boy was taking 72mg concerta xl and is now taking 54 mg concerta xl and 60 mg strattera.he is now in trouble with the police. is this due to his medication.he has never done this before?
YES! Medicines like these raise levals of impulsivity! I have been taking it for two years now. It is now at the point where...
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What if your daughter took Concerta at night accidentally?
She'll be doing homework for the next 8 hours. Modification to original answer about homework for 8 hours: Actually, that...
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of Ritalin?
A lethargic, unmotivated and gray almost sadness, at least for me
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Can you take more than one 18MG concerta in a day?
Yes you could. I currently take 54 mg of concerta daily. But if it is not perscribed to you i do not suggest it. You can take...
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Ritalin crush and sniff?
swallow it... it lasts reaaaaally long time and makes you high as a kite. well almost.
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What is the difference between Ritalin and Adderrall?
Adderall (amphetamine) and Ritalin (methyphenidate) are referred to as central nervous stimulants. However, each medication works...
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Which is better concerta or prozac?
These 2 meds are in two completely different classes. Prozac is a SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) while Concerta is...
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How long is vyvanse in your system?
Vyvanse is steadily streamed into your bloodstream for a period of eight to ten hours and effective for up to 12 hours.
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Does concerta damage the heart?
Concerta is a potent central nervous system stimulant derived from amphetamine. Heart damage is not listed as a side effect,...
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How long does concerta stay in your systm?
what i was told by my doctor, was it only stays in your system for a few days after you stop taking it
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Will vyvanse make you test possitive for meth?
I'm sure it would, Adderall made me test positive for meth.
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Will concerta shop up in a drug test?
Yes. As an amphetamine.
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Does Concerta 54mg give you gas?
my child is on 54mg of concerta xl and ao it dose not effect him in any diffent way.
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In what strengths is Dexedrine available?
DEXEDRINE IS SUPPLIED IN: ~TABLETS 5 mg & 10 mg ~SPANSULES (time-release capsules) 5 mg, 10 mg & 15 mg NOTE: Dexedrine is a...
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Can both concerta and tylenol pm be taken in the same day?
I assume you want to speed off Concerta and then sleep with Tylenol PM? Is that right? Well first, there is no come down from...
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How does Ritalin affect the synapse?
Ritalin (Methylphenidate), affects the synapse in a way that is similar to amphetamines, however in a more mild manner. It is an...
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How do they test concerta?
Concerta is a form of ritallin better known as methylphenidate. A standard drug test usually tests for amphetamine (speed) and...
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Do you have to see a psyciatrist to get a perscription of provigil?
Provigil (aka - modafinil) is a medication generally prescribed for narcolepsy. Being a controlled substance, this drug may only...
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How long does provigil stay in your system?
from what i have recently read on it Provigil has a short half-life in your body, however when it comes to drug tests Provigil...
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Are there side effects to Lexapro and Concerta together?
I have been on this combination for a year now (10 mg Lexapro, which I just upped to 20 mg) and 36 mg of Concerta. I can't see...
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What is the average pulse rate of a 14 year old?
the average pulse rate, for children 10 years and up, is 60 to 100 beats per minute.
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Is concerta and ritalin the same?
Concerta and Ritalin both have exactly the same active ingredient -- Methylphenidate. The difference is that Ritalin is just a...
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How many hours does concerta last per day?
"designed to last from breakfast throughout a school day (7-9 hours)" I was going to say 8, my daughter takes it and she does...
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Is it easy to come off concerta after one month or two?
I have been on it for two years. It is easy for me. I don't think it was at two months though.
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Will it harm your baby if you just found out you're 3 weeks pregnant and are currently on Ritalin and were taking birth control pills because you didn't know you were pregnant?
Not too sure about the ritalin but I do know that there has been no evidence that taking birth control in early pregnancy without...
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Can you take provigil and phentermine?
I've been searching for the answer and better yet, which is better to take: Phentromine or Provigil? Jay Alame Web Design
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What happens if you take expired ritalin?
In all probability, exactly the same thing that would happen if you took brand new ritalin. But there is always a chance that...
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Will employers hire people with who are prescribed adderall or vyvanse if a drug test is required?
If you have a legitamate Rx, then most employers can't discriminate for that... Unless it is a driving job or one that your meds...
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When taking Focalin XR will you fail your drug test for THC?
when your tested for thc no perscripton drug should make you fail thc is only found in weed.
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Is Focalin a safe medication for a 12 year old with ADD?
This depends on the dosage, but yes if you are shure that you have ADD, focalin will help you concentrate better, and make you...
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How do you break up a concerta pill?
The concerta pill is maid up of 5 parts on the outside there is a hard shell that can be removed by aplying moderate pressure...
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Is concerta bad?
it is not a bad thing it really works but sometimes it makes you not wanna eat
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Is ritalin a stimulant?
Yes
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What is the adverse effect from these drugs Vicodin Zantac Lipitor Ritalin Allegra Fosamax cialis and xanax?
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My daughter has been on ritalin for 8 days now has rash on face which gets puffy antihistamines and hydrocortisone prescribed was ineffective should she stop ritalin?
I have been taking ritalin myself for over ten years, so my advice may be helpful to you. I remember it took some time before my...
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Can you be prescribed Adderall or Dexedrine by a doctor if they are aware that you were once anorexic?
That is totally up to them. It is their decision. If they think it is good for you, they will prescribe it. Most likely they...
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Can you smoke vyvanse?
Yes you very much can.
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How do you help the mood swings when taking Vyvanse?
the more you take it, the less it affects you. take it every day for several days in a row. if you can handle it, take every day...
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What drugs are opaites?
All pain meds such as Lortab (hydrocodone), Percodan/Percocet (oxycontin/oxycodone), Demerol, Morphine, Darvocet/Darvon, and I'm...
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Ritalin or Vyvance show positive for cocaine on a drug test?
No, Vyvance is an amphetamine. You will test positive for amphetamine on your drug test.
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