Posted by Ritch on March 30, 2003, at 13:59:41
In reply to ADD and medications...what to expect, posted by the blue professor on March 30, 2003, at 1:06:04
> Hello all. I was recently started on dexedrine. I have not taken any medications for ADD since the early seventies (I am 53). I do not remember what my dosage was then but I took ritalin for a while and later dexedrine. I stopped taking them because my spouse made me. Didn't believe in these drugs. I have REALLY had a hard time getting to where I am and in the last couple of years the symptoms have gotten worse - to the point that I had to do something. I don't have the original spouse now and my present one is very supportive.
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> My psyc. put me on 10 mg dexadrine spansules, one per day. Should I feel anything from this dosage? I honestly cannot tell I have even taken it. I could take one of these before bedtime with absolutely no problem.
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> I seem to remember that these had a stronger effect on me when I took them before. Anybody have any idea why this is happening. Is this dosage really small or do I have an atypical response?
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> I am just curious at this point as it is a couple of weeks before my next appointment. I appreciate any insight you can offer.
I haven't tried the Spansules. There are some people who claim they do not help very much because of the way the medication is released. You might ask your doctor about the immediate release version. However, you will probably need to take it 3x daily. 10mg isn't much of a dose for some with ADD. I'm bipolar+ADD and dexedrine actually made me tired feeling at times. My forehead was as hot as an iron and I had this weird sleepy/alert feeling. The other stims worked better, but made me too anxious. I'm not on any stims now.
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