Posted by HelenInCalif on April 9, 2004, at 21:36:47
In reply to Adderall/Dexedrine users please read, posted by btnd on April 9, 2004, at 10:49:46
I took Dexadrine for a few months last year, although I'm now back on ritalin (like it better). My dose was 5mg 2xday.
> I've a question for Adderall/Dexedrine users - all who use even small amounts for ADD/dysthymia/anti-depressant.
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> First of all - do you have any heart problems from the usage? (murmurs,tachycardia,fast beat,irregular beat,pain,etc.)No, I never noticed these symptoms.
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> Second of all - how do you deal with appetite suppresion? Are you able to normally eat at least 3 meals/day?I had to be more watchful- I could easily forget to eat because my hunger was more muted. I made sure I had more tasty foods around- I love cooking- and would eat right as soon as I did remember to eat.
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> Third of all - how do you deal with "comedown"/"crash"/when the amphetamines stop working in the evening?
>I never had a comedown- neither dex nor rit gave me anything more than focus. So, at the end of the day I could tell I was getting less focused, thats it.
I usually wouldn't take it on days where I was either really tired (not enough sleep) or ill: the ritalin focused what I had to work with- if I didn't have much to work with the ritalin isn't useful. I also often wouldn't take it on weekends: if all I'm doing is puttering around or going out exercising the ritalin's focus isn't all that valuable.
> Please mention your doses. I appreciate your input.
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