Posted by bella007 on May 7, 2001, at 8:36:41
In reply to adderall dosage? maybe not buspar at all?bella007?, posted by MissyMissy on May 6, 2001, at 22:15:35
> You've been a great help! Actually, one opinion and one question :)
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> What time period did you wait before you increased your dose the first time?? I've been taking 10mg 2x day for 1 week. I notice when the benefits start to wear off (I think) after about 3 hours. Do you think I should suggest (to my doc) that I increase the mg or increase the times per day or both???
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> The buspar was prescribed for me to mellow me out a little since I'm so damn hyper (and often short fused). I'm wondering if the adderall would work on that issue by itself without the buspar - I know for sure that the adderall helps me concentrate and study MUCH longer than my typical 10 min intervals! I really don't have any GAD or social anxiety issues, but I do suffer infrequent panic attacks....
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> Thanks in advance for your thoughts!!Hey Missy! It's good to hear from you again. My psychiatrist begins to slowly move the dosage up after a week, so it looks like it is about time for you to increase. But, first I guess you would have to get your dr. to increase your RX. Some doctors are hesitant to do this, due to the fact that Adderall is a stimulant, and it could become addictive, and so on. If your doctor is okay w/ this, I would start taking a whole pill in the a.m. (20mg), and a half around 2:00 or so (you may need to take one earlier, depending on your metabolism). Then if needed, a half (10mg) around 5 or 6, or a whole pill in the morning and a whole pill around 3:00. Again, you really have to play around w/ the dosage depending on your metabolism, what time you get up, what time you go to sleep, and your personal schedule. The 10mg that you are currently taking is lasting you exactly how long it should be, so this is good, and it means you definatly are in tune w/ your body and how you feel. 10mg is supposed to have a life of 2 to 3 hrs., and 20mg is supposed to have a life of 4 to 5 hrs. Regarding the Buspar, I would lay off of it for a while and see how the Adderall alone works for you. It works very well alone for many people, and seems to help their depression, anxiety, or what have you, all by itself. You can always incorporate the Buspar back in. I'm so glad to see the Adderall is helping you. You will continue to see improvements in every aspect of your life, and it will really make you learn so much about yourself and others. Good luck!
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