Posted by alohashirt on January 29, 2006, at 22:23:59
In reply to Re: dexedrine good for energy, but not focus, posted by Paulbwell on January 28, 2006, at 5:04:39
I've found Focalin XR (long acting single isomer methylphenidate) much better than Concerta (long acting methlyphenidate) both from symptom reduction - sharper, clearer and fewer side effects. It's possibly worth a try.
> > Hi. I wonder whether the difficulty you have with focusing is a function of dexedrine or of the combination of meds. Maybe the combo provides too much stimulation?
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> > On Dexedrine, I was more gregarious than on the other stimulants. On Adderall and Ritalin I was quite withdrawn. While on Adderall or Ritalin, I was able to focus, but I was so withdrawn and even depressed on them that it wasn't worth it. But that's just me. There are a lot of people here who benefit from one stimulant and not another.
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> > How long have you been on Dexedrine? Is it possible you've developed a tolerance to it and might need a change anyway?
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> After having used Methylphenidate (Ritalin) for 2 years) is is certainly less pro social, hence i would like to switch to Dextroamphetamine, but combined with Nicotine or Caffeine or when first started (at 20-30mgs) gave me great straight thinking) the effects have altered after 2 years and i'm looking at a change,
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> MANY FOLKS state Dextroamphetamine is more prosocial, while
> ANY FOLKS state Ritalin is less social, i believe them.
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> YES Ritalin is great for hyperictivity and focus when first used, but the damn brain changes, cause either a change in compound or an increase in dosage-i was scripted 80mgs Methylphenidate recently! 20mgs 4x daily, althought i take it when i feel it does the best good!-leaving me with a an extra of this C11 med around.
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