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Re: Concerta vs Adderall vs Dexedrine vs .... » alohashirt

Posted by scottlaen on April 19, 2005, at 12:46:38

In reply to Concerta vs Adderall vs Dexedrine vs ...., posted by alohashirt on April 15, 2005, at 0:43:33

Hey Guys,
I've been taking adderall/adderall xr (up to 60+mg/day) for about 5 years and just switched to Concerta (72mg once in am).

Here's some of the stuff I've noticed:

Concerta- effect seems dull at first, but as the day goes on, I realize that it just might be the fact that it is smoother than adderall. There are virtually no peaks/valleys using it. As far as concentration, I'm on my 3rd day, and I think it's comparable to adderall, but maybe not as intense. With adderall, it seemed that I would get really focused at times, and then just want to sleep at other times. Some days the stuff just didn't effect me at all. I imagine that the same thing is likely to happen with concerta as it all has to do with how much dopamine and other neuro-transmitters your brain is producing.

The only other thing I noticed is a headache, but that could be caused by most anything...



> 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 Concerta


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