Posted by vivi on April 16, 2005, at 23:57:49
In reply to Concerta vs Adderall vs Dexedrine vs ...., posted by alohashirt on April 15, 2005, at 0:43:33
> This is just my own experience with stimulants and the
> "atypical meds" that have mild stim effect
>
> no anxiety with any stim
> no direct weight loss but indirectly more gym time means
> smaller belly
> no racing thoughts, racing heart, paranoia
>
> Concerta:
> really helps with attention
> at times / high dose (72mg or above) get excessive hyperfocus
> smooth easy as it wears off
> feels "normal"
> reliable
>
> Adderal XR (30mg):
> less effective with attention
> better quality of focus
> sent my bloodpressure sky high
> less smooth as it wears off
> interferes with sleep
> makes me talk too much
> effectiveness is inconsistent
> makes me sweaty
>
> Dexedrine XR:
> same as Adderall but smoother
> clearer, smarter concentration
> makes me sad/tired if I use when I am tired/sad
> less of a BP effect
>
> Focalin/Ritalin
> grouchy/bad tempered
> felt like I was "taking drugs"
>
> Metadate CD
> faster acting than Concerta
> noticeable two peak concentration effect
>
> Adrafinil
> stops afternoon sleepiness
> no effect on concentration/focus
> hives if I take each day
>
> Wellbutrin
> increases optimism
> increased libido
> mild effect on focus
> sometimes felt dumb
> makes me sweaty
>
> Currently taking dexedrine and ConcertaDexedrine is working for me. Ritalin had the same effects that you mentioned: Moodiness and I felt anti-social. I didn't feel like dealing with anyone, including my husband!
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