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Re: Focalin vs. Ritalin? (and Focalin Dose Questions) » BekkaH

Posted by fachad on July 2, 2002, at 21:52:26

In reply to Re: Focalin vs. Ritalin? (and Focalin Dose Questions), posted by BekkaH on July 2, 2002, at 19:18:53

Hi Bekka,

Thanks for the response. My post was there all alone for quite awhile! I was beginning to doubt anyone would respond.

> By the way, how is your Surmontil trial coming along?

Still taking it in tiny doses. I'm seeing my pdoc in a few weeks and I'm going to ask then for the custom 2.5 mg capsules. (They can be made at a compounding pharmacy.) Till then, it's just open the capsule and take a "little bit". Maddeningly unscientific, but the best I can do for now.

>are you still on Dexedrine?

Yes, I'm still on dex. I had an uncomfortable visit with my primary care doc today; I don't think he approves of the dex, but it could be just my imagination.

>How much Dexedrine are you able to combine with the Surmontil?

Well, I take 40mg/day of Dex.

The Surmontil is a unique TCA in that it does not affect either NE or 5-HT reuptake, so it should not potentate the pressor effects of dex. I limit the Surmontil dose because of other side effects like dry mouth, constipation and possibility of weight gain, not because of interactions with dex.

>Have you ever taken Ritalin with Surmontil?

No, but it should be even gentler than dex + Surmontil.

I'm encouraged that you found Focalin so potent. How much Ritalin do you take? How much Focalin did you take?

Thanks.

fachad


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