Posted by geno on August 23, 2004, at 11:06:16
In reply to Re: Psychostimulant Tolerance and Medications, posted by geno on August 19, 2004, at 12:28:10
Hello again, Im reposting about Adderall(amphetamine tolerance). I must say this board, I gather and learn the most informatin that any other board. Its fabulous. I actually learn and gather 10x more information from this board, and its usually good quality info or feedback than i ever did with doctors or p-docs. Those 5-10 minute 100 dollars + and you walk out with the wrong meds.
Anyway, not to make this really long, Iv been researching alot on this topic. I came to some conclusions. I dont believe my Klonopin dose, at .5mg is effecting it, actually it eliminates the anxiety caused from Adderall. I actually failed to take make K.P. dose, and i felt a bit to anxious from adderall, because to a point i am anxiety prone.
Taking an "amphetamine Holiday" is probably the best bet. But i dont plan on just stopping adderall and taking nothing. I do have Ritalin 30mgLA, which i can take 2 daily, for 5-10 days. I have 20 caps. I was thinking of ephedrine, but after researching that, Ephedrine, which is amphetamine like, but very poor for ADD, Social Phobia, depletes too much dopamine, even after a few days of use. And it causes too much peripheral problems and hardly any Mental stimulant properties.
Caffiene, a mild Psychostimulant, though i cant be drinking 5 cups + a day, and still wont get a good effect, because its not potent enough, esp coming off 60-90 mg of adderall. And after 2-3 cups, you start to become cluttered and NOT focused or such. I dont believe caffiene effects the same dopamine receptors as adderall/dex , mostly i would say NE release, and less dopamine release.
Taking L-Tyrosine supplements, Mucuna Prurriens, both increase dopamine naturally. Another supplement, L-Theanine,may act as a NMDA receptor antagonist, which in turn lowers amphetamine tolerance. ALso, L-theanine may increase dopamine, but most research states its more of a Gaba enhancer.If anyone has imput on this topic, please post. Thank you
NM
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