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.

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