CNS stimulants

Focalin

Generic name: dexmethylphenidate [ dex-METH-il-FEN-i-date ]Brand names: Focalin,  Focalin XRDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Focalin? Focalin is a mild stimulant to the central nervous system. It affects...

December 5, 2025

Jornay PM

Generic name: methylphenidate hydrochlorideDosage form: oral extended-release capsuleDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Jornay PM? Jornay PM is a once-a-day capsule used to treat attention...

September 27, 2025

Lisdexamfetamine

Generic name: lisdexamfetamine [ lis-dex-am-FET-a-meen ]Brand name: VyvanseDosage forms: oral capsule (10 mg; 20 mg; 30 mg; 40 mg; 50 mg; 60 mg; 70 mg), oral...

September 14, 2025

Modafinil

Pronunciation: moe-daf’-i-nilGeneric name: modafinilBrand name: ProvigilDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is modafinil? Modafinil promotes wakefulness and is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness...

September 5, 2025

Nuvigil

Pronunciation: nu-vij-elGeneric name: armodafinilDosage form: oral tabletsDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Nuvigil? Nuvigil (armodafinil) is an oral prescription medicine that may be used to...

September 3, 2025

Phentermine

Generic name: phentermine [ FEN-ter-meen ]Brand names: Adipex-P, LomairaDrug classes: Anorexiants , CNS stimulants  What is phentermine? Phentermine is used to speed weight loss in overweight people. It is used...

August 30, 2025

Provigil

Pronunciation: pro-vig-illGeneric name: modafinilDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Provigil? Provigil promotes wakefulness and is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused...

August 29, 2025

QuilliChew ER

Generic name: methylphenidate hydrochlorideDosage form: oral extended-release chewable tabletDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is QuilliChew ER? QuilliChew ER is a chewable extended-release tablet used...

August 28, 2025

Quillivant XR

Generic name: methylphenidate (oral) [ METH-il-FEN-i-date ]Drug class: CNS stimulants  What is Quillivant XR? Quillivant XR is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in...

August 28, 2025

Ritalin

Generic name: methylphenidate (oral) [ METH-il-FEN-i-date ]Other brand names of methylphenidate (oral) include: Ritalin tablets, Ritalin LA capsulesDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Ritalin? Ritalin is a...

August 28, 2025

Adderall

Pronunciation: ADD-ur-allGeneric name: amphetamine and dextroamphetamineBrand names: Adderall, Adderall XR, MydayisDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Adderall? Adderall is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

August 26, 2025