Posted by calamityjane on June 6, 2008, at 12:20:35
In reply to Ritalin (methylphenidate) vs Dextroamphetamine, posted by Molybdenum on June 5, 2008, at 19:53:49
Comparing Dexedrine and Ritalin is exactly like comparing two different fruits. Just like with fruit, your personal preference will be the determining factor on which is better.
My personal opinion, however, is that you would find Dexedrine more effective seeing as how this is a sleep related issue, and not ADD. It works very well, and the rush is there but is quite different than Ritalin. Dexedrine is quite intense, in a good way.
Word of advice - NEVER up your dosage until absolutely necessary. Once you go up, you cannot go down. (your body adjusts to the up in dosage, and then smaller amounts are no longer effective). Use as small a dose as possible the first time you take it - even if just 5mg. You will be glad you did. Dexedrine is highly addictive, and so you should be very careful with this drug.
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