Posted by alohashirt on August 26, 2007, at 9:34:59
In reply to Re: Ritalin Vs Dexedrine VsDesoxyn? » rina, posted by Paulbwell on August 25, 2007, at 20:47:22
My two cents:
I find amphetamines more sleep-inducing than methylphenidate. I found Focalin XR to be very different than Focalin. It starts out sharp and clear and is more "front-loaded" than Concerta.
Focalin XR is also much more consistent than amphetamines. The amphetamines can be strongly affected by food or acidic drinks.Stimulants don't make up for lack of sleep or fitness. If you aren't getting great sleep then exercise and more sleep will help.
Provigil or Olmifon (modafinil or adrafinil) can help with daytime sleepiness in a way that is complementary to stimulants.
Wellbutrin can also help with sleepiness and ADHD.
Less obvious but also helpful if you have mild depression (35% of ADHD people do) is Lexapro or Celexa.It's also worth doing bloodwork and checking thyroid levels and, if you are male, testosterone levels.
Fish oil, 5HTP, Ginko Biloba and L-Theanine are also worth considering.
Hope something here helps.
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