Posted by Ritch on July 8, 2002, at 8:59:21
In reply to Adderall-sick, Ritalin-jitters, now what to try?, posted by rainbowlight on July 7, 2002, at 23:56:20
> Adderall gave me the mental help but messed with my heart (shortness of breath, heavy chest thing) with the Ritalin (5 mgs./2x day)I get no mental benefit yet get that horrible jitter feeling like too much caffeine). Do I raise the Ritalin? Do the jitters go away in time? Or should I move on to another trial like Dexedrine or something? Any advice?
Hi RBL,
I got boosted blood pressure (including bad headaches) on Adderall. I *didn't* get that effect from dexedrine, however. The trouble with dexedrine is the dosing. You could try the spansules. I would forget about Focalin or raising the methylphenidate dose. I tried Focalin and it had a complete zero effect on my mood-except to make me more and more jittery if I upped it.
Mitch
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