Posted by SPhobia on March 22, 2004, at 2:09:59
In reply to Dexedrine switch? info!!, posted by Laree on March 21, 2004, at 23:11:33
Hi Laree,
I am currently taken Adderall XR (20mg/day) and really like it. BUT, since I am a bit obsessive I just HAD to try Ritalin & Dexedrine to see if Adderall was the best stimulant for me. I performed this little experiment over the past week, so I will share with you my results.
Dexedrine: I wanted to try this one b/c I read some earlier posts where a couple people with anxiety problems said Dexedrine caused less anxiety than Adderall. My anxiety problems have actually improved quite a bit on Adderall, but I thought maybe Dexedrine would be even better. HOWEVER, after trying it I found that it: (1) gave me a little bit more anxiety; (2) I felt a noticable and very uncomfortable withdrawl as it wore off (unlike Adderall); and (3) it doesn't last as long as Adderall XR (which meant it had to worry about withdrawl twice per day). In short, I felt better on Adderall XR because it was smoother and more effective for me, PLUS I am too busy to risk suffering withdrawls during my day (or at night when I want to sleep).
Ritalin: I took it in the form of Metadate ER (one of the extended release forms of ritalin). I had heard several people with anxiety problems say that Ritalin gives much more anxiety. The first day I tried it, and it made me feel so uneasy/anxious, that I had to take a Klonopin. It seemed to help with focus, but the anxiety was too unconfortable, and it was no more helpful for me (probably less so) than the Adderall XR.
Of course these were just my experiences. Your body may always react differently, especially if you don't have any anxiety problems. I hope I was helpful to you.
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