DrugFormulationsStarting daily dosageTarget daily dosageCost (generic)*
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin-SR)5-, 10-, 20-mg tablets5 to 10 mg40 to 90 mg$ 50 to 76 (43 to 67)
20-mg (slow-release) tablets
18-, 36-mg controlled-release tablets (Concerta)18 mg36 to 54 mg
Pemoline (Cylert)18.75-, 37.5-, 75-mg tablets37.5 mg75 mg95 to 103 (79 to 82)
37.5-mg chewable tablets
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)5-, 10-, 15-mg SR capsules5 to 10 mg20 to 45 mg46 (27)
5 mg per 5 mL (elixir)
Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)5-mg tablets5 to 10 mg20 to 45 mg92
5-, 10-, 15-mg long-acting tablets
Mixture of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Adderall)5-, 10-, 20-mg tablets5 to 10 mg20 to 45 mg37
Desipramine (Norpramin)10-, 35-, 50-, 75,- 100-, 150-mg tablets10 to 25 mg100 to 150 mg81 (32 to 38)
Imipramine (Tofranil)10-, 25-, 50-mg tablets10 to 25 mg100 to 150 mg58 (41 to 44)
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)10-, 25-, 50-, 75-mg capsules10 to 25 mg100 to 150 mg136 (89 to 97)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)75-, 100-mg tablets37.5 mg300 to 450 mg95