Posted by KaraS on August 8, 2005, at 19:57:07
In reply to Re: Anyone feel more social on stimulants? » KaraS, posted by Sarah T. on August 7, 2005, at 12:40:41
> Hi Kara,
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> I've been wondering how you are.
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> For me, the answer to your question depends on which stimulant we're talking about and what the dose is. Dexedrine often made me more gregarious unless the dose was too high. I turn into a zombie on most stimulants if the dose is too high. Dexedrine was prescribed for me for several reasons, one of which was as an antidepressant, and it did have that effect.
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> Unfortunately, Adderall made me very withdrawn and self-conscious, almost the opposite of Dexedrine. I'm still trying to figure this out because Adderall is approximately 69-70% dextroamphetamine (although only a small portion of that is dextroamphetamine sulphate/dexedrine). I think I have problems with the solubility of Adderall. I've had problems with solubility of other meds, so that makes it more likely that could be the culprit. Maybe I'll try a different brand and/or the sustained release some day.
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> Ritalin and other forms of methylphenidate, with the exception of Concerta, tended to make me also more withdrawn. I do have good focus and concentration on methylphenidate, but I'm detached and not at all sociable. Every single different formulation of methylphenidate had a different effect on me. It was almost as if each one was a different chemical. I think Concerta is good.
Hi Sarah,Thanks for thinking of me and for answering my question. It's strange that you reacted so differently to Dexedrine vs. Adderall since they are so similar. Maybe the solubility is the problem. It sounds like it would be worth checking out the sustained release form or other brands considering that stimulants are the only medications that have helped you significantly. As for Ritalin, Dr. E. said that it's not a good match for me so it must have quite a different effect on the brain than amphetamines.
I have nothing new to report really. I've had several big social obligations the last few days which is very unusual for me. It's not a good time to be experimenting with medications. I felt like all of the forced social obligations put more than enough stress on my anxiety to begin with. Adding some Dexedrine could have been a nightmare. Tomorrow everything calms down so I'll start the trial again.
Take care,
Kara
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