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Quillivant online prescription
Quillivant XR is an FDA-approved stimulant used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults.
Simplify the process of finding out if Quillivant XR is right for you by connecting you with caring, licensed providers on Klarity Health. Providers often have openings within 24 hours.*
Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy; a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription is not guaranteed.
Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy; a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription is not guaranteed.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Paul Hetrick
What is Quillivant?
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate) is a long-acting central nervous system (CNS) stimulant formulated to manage ADHD symptoms. In 2012, it was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ADHD in adults and children 6 and up.
In clinical trials, Quillivant XR was found effective for reducing the symptoms of ADHD, including impulsivity, lack of focus, and hyperactivity. It’s available as brand-name Quillivant XR, which is an extended-release (XR) liquid formula. There’s also an extended-release chewable tablet called QuilliChew ER (methylphenidate).
Quillivant XR and QuilliChew ER are controlled substances that can be abused or cause dependence.
How does Quillivant work for ADHD?
Quillivant XR and QuilliChew work on the central nervous system by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain. Dopamine and norepinephrine are neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) that carry signals in the brain.
Increased dopamine and norepinephrine levels improve communication between brain cells, which helps focus, attention, and impulse control. By boosting these neurotransmitters, Quillivant XR can improve concentration and reduce hyperactive and impulsive behaviors.
Quillivant XR provides a steady dose of medication for 12 hours to help manage symptoms throughout the day and into the evening. And Quillivant XR begins working quickly. Its effects are felt as soon as 45 minutes after taking it.
QuilliChew ER is a chewable extended-release tablet that lasts up to 8 hours. It begins working rapidly and reaches peak efficacy around 5 hours after a tablet is taken.
Who can take Quillivant for ADHD?
Quillivant XR and QuilliChew ER are FDA-approved for children 6 and older and adults who have ADHD.
You need a prescription from a healthcare provider to begin taking Quillivant or QuilliChew. Your provider will first need to determine if it’s an appropriate treatment option for you by assessing your symptoms, health, and medical history or confirming a prior diagnosis of ADHD.
How to get a Quillivant prescription online
Getting a prescription for Quillivant XR or QuilliChew ER requires meeting with a healthcare provider — online or in person. Providers who can prescribe medication include a primary care provider (PCP and MD), psychiatrist (MD), psychiatric nurse practitioner (PNP), physician’s assistant/associate (PA), or nurse practitioner (NP).
Connect with a caring, board-certified provider on Klarity Health who specializes in managing ADHD using therapies or medications, such as Quillivant XR or QuilliChew ER. They can evaluate your symptoms and determine if Quillivant, therapy, or a combination of both is right for you. If a combined approach is recommended, you’ll work with separate providers for therapy and medication management.
If you and your provider decide that Quillivant XR or QuilliChew ER is the best fit for your needs, they can send the prescription to your preferred online or local pharmacy.
Learn more about ADHD medication and ADHD therapy treatment options.
How to use Quillivant and Quillivant dosages
Quillivant XR is a liquid, extended-release suspension. QuilliChew ER is a chewable tablet. Quillivant XR comes in a bottle at a strength of 25 milligrams per 5 milliliters. The bottle includes a dispenser for dosing.
QuilliChew ER chewable tablets come in 20-, 30-, and 40-milligram strengths.
The recommended starting dosage for both Quillivant XR and QuilliChew ER is 20 milligrams daily, taken in the morning. The maximum dose of either is 60 milligrams a day. If you need more than 20 milligrams a day, your provider can adjust your dose of either form gradually in increments of 10 milligrams to 20 milligrams a week.
You can take Quillivant XR and QuilliChew ER with or without food.
If you need to stop taking Quillivant, your provider will have you decrease your dose gradually to reduce the chance of withdrawal symptoms.
Quillivant side effects and warnings
If you have side effects from Quillivant or QuilliChew, the most common ones include decreased appetite, trouble sleeping, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, weight loss, anxiety, dizziness, irritability, mood swings, fast heart rate, and increased blood pressure. These side effects are often mild and may decrease as you continue taking Quillivant or QuilliChew.
Less common but more serious side effects can include increased heart rate, psychotic or manic symptoms, and possible growth delays in children. Quillivant XR and QuilliChew ER may not be recommended to patients with heart abnormalities or cardiac disease because deaths have occurred in patients who take CNS stimulants.
Because they’re controlled substances, Quillivant and QuilliChew come with an FDA-boxed warning for potential abuse and misuse, which can lead to substance abuse.
Other warnings include but aren’t limited to, the potential to cause serious heart issues, increased blood pressure and heart rate, worsening of pre-existing psychosis, mania, vascular problems, harm to patients with phenylketonuria (PKU), and even sudden death.
What does Quillivant cost?
According to drugs.com, with its discount, the cost of Quillivant XR oral suspension is around $366 for a 60-milliliter bottle. QuilliChew ER tablets cost around $1,317 for a supply of 100 20-, 30-, or 40-milligram tablets.
Co-pay cards and patient assistance programs are available for QuilliChew ER and Quillivant XR. Eligible patients using coupons from Quillivant XR’s manufacturer, TrisPharma can pay as little as $25 per prescription. You can also use prescription or drug discount cards from GoodRx, drugs.com, SingleCareRx, WellRx, and others to save up to 80% on the cost of your medication.
How does Quillivant compare to other ADHD medications?
Quillivant XR and QuilliChew ER are CNS stimulants, like popular ADHD medications Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine). Adderall and Quillivant have different active ingredients, but Quillivant and Ritalin have the same. Adderall contains amphetamine/dextroamphetamine compared to Quillivant and Ritalin’s methylphenidate.
Stimulant ADHD medications have similar effectiveness, side effects, and rapid onset times.
What sets Quillivant and QuilliChew apart from non-methylphenidate medications and other methylphenidate medications are their formulations. Quillivant is also the only long-acting liquid form of methylphenidate. While other forms of methylphenidate are available as dissolvable tablets, only QuilliChew is a chewable tablet. You can though crush standard Ritalin tablets and add them to a small amount of soft food as an alternative to QuilliChew.
The Quillivant XR liquid suspension doses can be tailored more precisely than stimulants in tablet form. Both Quillivant XR liquid suspension and QuilliChew ER are alternatives for individuals who can’t swallow pills. Adderall and Ritalin, especially their generic versions, are often more affordable than Quillivant. There’s currently no generic for Quillivant or QuilliChew.
Your provider may suggest alternatives to stimulants based on side effects or dependency concerns.
Two common non-stimulant options are norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRIs) Strattera (atomoxetine) and Qelbree (viloxazine). They increase levels of norepinephrine in the brain to improve focus, attention, and impulse control. NRIs may take longer to work but can have fewer side effects than stimulants. They’re sometimes used in combination with a stimulant.
Adderall, Ritalin, atomoxetin, and Qelbree are FDA-approved to treat ADHD. All can have side effects including decreased appetite, nausea, fatigue, irritability, dry mouth, insomnia, and headache. Adderall and Ritalin are controlled substances that may lead to abuse, misuse, or dependency.
Learn more about stimulant vs non-stimulant ADHD meds for adults.
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How it works
Choose the right provider for you
Providers on Klarity Health are licensed, board-certified, and offer a personalized approach to your unique online ADHD treatment needs. See detailed profiles for each provider and find an approach that’s best for you. (Costs for treatment options may vary.)
Have your initial patient visit
Your journey to reduced ADHD symptoms starts with an initial consultation. Your provider will work with you to recommend the right program for you and that may or may not include prescription medication and/or therapy.
Work with your provider on your progress
Your initial ADHD consultation is just the beginning. You and your provider will follow up to make sure you’re doing okay and are reaching your goals. You stay on track with ongoing support from your provider(s) and medication refills if needed.
Access 24×7 support from Klarity Health
If you have questions or need assistance, the friendly Klarity Health Patient Support team is there to help. Along with your provider, they’re committed to making sure you have the best care and support throughout treatment.
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The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Controlled substances, like Quillivant, QuilliChew, Adderall, Ritalin, and others, may not be appropriate for all patients and any mention of these medications is for educational purposes only, not for marketing or encouraging self-diagnosis. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health. Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy. Nothing in this article is intended to diagnose or treat any condition, including guaranteeing prescription medication of any kind or dosage. Not all providers on Klarity Health prescribe all medications, particularly medications that are controlled substances.
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