Posted by laima on December 31, 2006, at 11:38:54
In reply to caffine/stimulant cross tollerance?, posted by linkadge on December 31, 2006, at 10:21:42
I've wondered about this too, and asked my doctor about it once. Though I can't remember how I phrased my question, the response was politely dismissive, that as you know, they don't work anything alike. Also that if tolerance to a stimulant is developing (or to caffeine) the best way around it is to take a break. I've lost tolerance to both caffeine and prescription stimulants this way, and the break for prescription stimulants need not be very long. (Tolerance to caffeine doesn't seem to be such a concern of mine- though I definately am not as interested in it when using a prescription agent.) Since caffeine just isn't nearly as stimulating as a prescription stimulant, I've started wondering if provigil might be a good substitute during breaks?Tolerance developes to prescription stimulants largely due to brain's own dopamine being exhausted? (Surely I must be over-simplifying.) I wonder what are some good ways to replenish stores quicker and more effectively. Fish oil? Vitamins?
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