Posted by Viridis on August 23, 2003, at 17:05:43
In reply to Re: equivalent doses of adderall and dexedrine, posted by brender on August 22, 2003, at 16:55:17
I don't understand why so many doctors want to start patients at high-end doses of psychiatric meds -- it just increases the chances of side effects, and the probability that a patient will discontinue a drug that might have been helpful if the dose had been carefully titrated up. I find that a gradual increase in dosage works best for me with most meds -- it takes a while to adjust, and you can work into your "comfort zone".
For me, 5-10 mg Adderall is about right; this seems low, but more just makes me irritable.
As for dividing pills etc., I'd recommend that you call the pharmaceutical company and see what they say. They probably won't recommend it, but at least they can explain how the release mechanism works, which may allow you to determine if there's a risk involved or not. Most of these companies have good technical advice people, and are eager to make a favorable impression with their customers. I've gotten some very useful information by doing this, and learned things that my doctors weren't aware of. Ultimately, you should be the one in control of the situation (in consultation with your doctor, of course).
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