AMPHETAMINE SULFATE vs CYLERT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMPHETAMINE SULFATE and CYLERT are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AMPHETAMINE SULFATE	CYLERT
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$478.55 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMPHETAMINE SULFATE	PEMOLINE
Manufacturer	Epic Pharma LLC	Abbott
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Central Nervous System Stimulant	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 10 to 11 hours for d-amphetamine (range 9.8 to 11 hours) and about 12 to 14 hours for l-amphetamine (range 11.5 to 13.8 hours) in healthy adults	—
Treats	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy

amphetamine sulfate cylert

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$478.55 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

AMPHETAMINE SULFATE

PEMOLINE

Manufacturer

Epic Pharma LLC

Abbott

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Central Nervous System Stimulant

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Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 10 to 11 hours for d-amphetamine (range 9.8 to 11 hours) and about 12 to 14 hours for l-amphetamine (range 11.5 to 13.8 hours) in healthy adults

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Treats

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Amphetamine Sulfate or Cylert?

Amphetamine Sulfate and Cylert are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Amphetamine Sulfate and Cylert?

Amphetamine Sulfate contains Amphetamine Sulfate, while Cylert contains Pemoline — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.