Posted by Paulbwell on October 12, 2005, at 18:05:35
In reply to why Ritalin? » Paulbwell, posted by pseudoname on October 12, 2005, at 14:41:24
> > I am scripted this compound for medical reasons.
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> Paul,
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> Can I ask what are you being prescribed Ritalin for and at what dose(s)?
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> I read your comment in the Adderall thread that you "have some experience in the area," but not with amphetamines (although you strongly advised against them). Have you taken other stimulants?
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> In my experience with both Ritalin and Adderall XR, Adderall is smoother and results in no "crash" afterward, as Ritalin did for me. Either medicine can be helpful: judicious dosing may be the key...
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> Good luck. As you say, we are all wired (a little) differently.Early last year, i was referred to a top Psydoc, I was having life interefing issues with a long anxiety issue . After several sessions, Xanax Valium, HE BOUGHT UP THE ISSUE OF AN ADD/HD-type problem, i had NEVER entertained the thought of this disorder-NEVER.
he told me about the treatments available in my country.
-Methylphenidate IR 10mg tabs
-Methylphenidate (Ritalin brand) 20mg SR tabs
-Dextroamphetamine USA (Dexedrine) 5mg IR tabsAND THATS IT!
I was apprehensive about taking Ritalin~(because it's a kiddys pill?)I somewhat pushed for the Dex (as i thought it to work better on adults)-at which point he asked me-judgeingly- if i had ever taken Amphetamines before- NO.
So early last year, i was started, and turned onto stimulants. First 10mg tab 2x daily,then 10mgs 4x daily, then 20mgs 3x daily, now my last script was for a 20mg Methylphenidate dose 4x daily-althought i don't follow this religiously.
Quite frankly i bloody tired of having to continuely take pills thru out the day. Maybe a single morning dose of medicine (AderallXR Dexedrine SR, Whatever works) would be ok, but these Meds are not available here, althought Concerta, Bupropion is.
All i want is to be like regular folks, and live a normal life.
Cheers
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