Posted by alohashirt on September 8, 2005, at 21:42:07
In reply to Re: Two weeks of Focalin XR ( dexedrine, acetyl-l-ca.. » theo, posted by Paulbwell on September 8, 2005, at 20:59:45
> > > After two weeks I must say that I am very happy with Focalin XR. I have had a better quality of focus than with Concerta, especially in the morning, and there hasn't been so much of the "thinking in a rut/zombie brain" sensation that I sometimes get with Concerta. The F ocalin XR does not lats as long as Concerta and it is cleraly front-weighted more than the Concerta and less smooth. I am going to try and replace the dexedrine with Focalin XR and see how that works.
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> > I'm glad you posted. I was wondering as I have a scrip for Concerta 18mg that I may call my doc and have him switch to Focalin XR (10mg)? for a trial. If using 18mg Concerta, would 10mg be the right starting dose for Focalin XR?
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> > When you say less smooth, do you mean throughout the day or just wearing off? How much sooner would you say it wears off than Concerta?
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> After taking Ritalin 10mg IR for 1.5 years the effects have changed, first it stimulated me then calmed me, now at 70-80mgs daily i can get nervous anxiety which begs for benzos, or Alcohol to aleiviet
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> What gives? maybe Dex would be smoother 5mgs IR? less Caffeinated type feeling?Dexedrine was definitely much smoother for me
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