Posted by novelagent on June 7, 2012, at 10:20:42
In reply to Re: Good idea to request dose increase for stimulants?, posted by Christ_empowered on June 6, 2012, at 23:39:31
I've been on all of the stimulants, and can't say Ritalin is somehow inferior to amphetamine for any reason. They all do the same thing. Also, there's Concerta, which is very high-tech, although the sophisticatedway I've read it is manufactured, in specialty equipment made just for it, makes it sound like it's one of those meds I wouldn't want to try as a generic. But,it's now sold as a generic, I think. So is Ritallin LA, long-acting ritalin (but less sophisticated).If Ritalin is working for him, his best bet is to say it doesn't work very long, and ask to be switched to Concerta, This will avoid the need to basically ask for an early fill, since the drug monitoring database and the insurance just see it as a whole different medicine. I would also stick with what you know, instead of having to toy around and wait and reset the clock as you try out an amphetamine. Just go with Concerta.
> Instead of upping the kiddie cocaine, why not ask for a switch to straight up speed? Vyvanse, adderall, dexedrine..you've got options. Just tell the prescriber about the problems getting the stuff to last long enough. If you get an XR amphetamine, that'll also help prevent dosage escalation, I would think.
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