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Posted by adhdgina on April 5, 2005, at 2:25:44
Hello!
I have read some of your posts on Dextrostat...I am 26, and I have been ADHD since about the 4th grade ( I went from honor roll to failing in one year - had the facial ticks that year - supposedly that is one sign of an onset of this disorder), although I didn't discover it until after high school (still failing out). I have been on and off meds over the years, but I am attempting to get my life together and see if taking pills helps. I am a very bright individual - but am a procrastinator extrodinaire...blah blah blah, you know the story...anyway - I am currently only taking 5mg twice daily. I feel like it works sometimes, but not others - any advice on getting the full benefits of this drug? I mean, if I am going to take amphetamines - i would like it to be doing something, ya know... i feel really relaxed, but sometimes impatient or edgy, and very thirsty too - ugh - I find it odd and frustrating that even though I can hardly swallow right now - I am not getting off of this chair to get water! So I should be doing homework right now (I am back in school)- and I am behind, of course...isn't this drug supposed to get me focused on the right things - not spending the entire night on the computer searching for ADHD solutions and information? It is 12:30!
Wishing for a cure!
Thanks!
Gina
thanks!
Posted by adhdgina on April 5, 2005, at 22:43:06
In reply to dextrostat question, posted by adhdgina on April 5, 2005, at 2:25:44
I guess I will respond to my post - since no one else seems to be interested in giving me advice...
Doing better today - took a third dose of 5mg today - the first time I did that - I think that is why I was flat-lining - I was supposed to up my dose a while ago - but was hesitant... it def helped!
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Hello!
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> I have read some of your posts on Dextrostat...I am 26, and I have been ADHD since about the 4th grade ( I went from honor roll to failing in one year - had the facial ticks that year - supposedly that is one sign of an onset of this disorder), although I didn't discover it until after high school (still failing out). I have been on and off meds over the years, but I am attempting to get my life together and see if taking pills helps. I am a very bright individual - but am a procrastinator extrodinaire...blah blah blah, you know the story...anyway - I am currently only taking 5mg twice daily. I feel like it works sometimes, but not others - any advice on getting the full benefits of this drug? I mean, if I am going to take amphetamines - i would like it to be doing something, ya know... i feel really relaxed, but sometimes impatient or edgy, and very thirsty too - ugh - I find it odd and frustrating that even though I can hardly swallow right now - I am not getting off of this chair to get water! So I should be doing homework right now (I am back in school)- and I am behind, of course...isn't this drug supposed to get me focused on the right things - not spending the entire night on the computer searching for ADHD solutions and information? It is 12:30!
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> Wishing for a cure!
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> Thanks!
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> Gina
> thanks!
Posted by vivi on April 10, 2005, at 16:34:00
In reply to Re: dextrostat question, posted by adhdgina on April 5, 2005, at 22:43:06
> I guess I will respond to my post - since no one else seems to be interested in giving me advice...
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> Doing better today - took a third dose of 5mg today - the first time I did that - I think that is why I was flat-lining - I was supposed to up my dose a while ago - but was hesitant... it def helped!
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> Hello!
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> > I have read some of your posts on Dextrostat...I am 26, and I have been ADHD since about the 4th grade ( I went from honor roll to failing in one year - had the facial ticks that year - supposedly that is one sign of an onset of this disorder), although I didn't discover it until after high school (still failing out). I have been on and off meds over the years, but I am attempting to get my life together and see if taking pills helps. I am a very bright individual - but am a procrastinator extrodinaire...blah blah blah, you know the story...anyway - I am currently only taking 5mg twice daily. I feel like it works sometimes, but not others - any advice on getting the full benefits of this drug? I mean, if I am going to take amphetamines - i would like it to be doing something, ya know... i feel really relaxed, but sometimes impatient or edgy, and very thirsty too - ugh - I find it odd and frustrating that even though I can hardly swallow right now - I am not getting off of this chair to get water! So I should be doing homework right now (I am back in school)- and I am behind, of course...isn't this drug supposed to get me focused on the right things - not spending the entire night on the computer searching for ADHD solutions and information? It is 12:30!
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> > Wishing for a cure!
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> > Thanks!
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> > Gina
> > thanks!I take Dexedrine 15 mg. Do you know the difference? I might be switching to Adderall. Dexedrine does not last long enough for me.
Viv
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Posted by paulbwell on April 10, 2005, at 17:32:26
In reply to dextrostat question, posted by adhdgina on April 5, 2005, at 2:25:44
> Hello!
>
> I have read some of your posts on Dextrostat...I am 26, and I have been ADHD since about the 4th grade ( I went from honor roll to failing in one year - had the facial ticks that year - supposedly that is one sign of an onset of this disorder), although I didn't discover it until after high school (still failing out). I have been on and off meds over the years, but I am attempting to get my life together and see if taking pills helps. I am a very bright individual - but am a procrastinator extrodinaire...blah blah blah, you know the story...anyway - I am currently only taking 5mg twice daily. I feel like it works sometimes, but not others - any advice on getting the full benefits of this drug? I mean, if I am going to take amphetamines - i would like it to be doing something, ya know... i feel really relaxed, but sometimes impatient or edgy, and very thirsty too - ugh - I find it odd and frustrating that even though I can hardly swallow right now - I am not getting off of this chair to get water! So I should be doing homework right now (I am back in school)- and I am behind, of course...isn't this drug supposed to get me focused on the right things - not spending the entire night on the computer searching for ADHD solutions and information? It is 12:30!
>
> Wishing for a cure!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Gina
> thanks!Hi
If your question is to get the most out of your Dex pills then Sodium Bicarb-Tums, or excess stomach acid medicine will potentiate them, by lowering stomach acid.
Avoid vitamin C or urinary acidifiers, which increase their elimination, and of course a higher dose as you have found.
Posted by adhdgina on April 10, 2005, at 18:28:27
In reply to Re: dextrostat question, posted by paulbwell on April 10, 2005, at 17:32:26
wow - i had no idea...does chai tea have an effect - it only has 2mg of caf. - what else should i stay away from?
- why don't the doctors tell you this???? thanks for the info!
ps..if i have "IBS" - could this make a difference - if i have alot of acid in my body alreay????
Posted by paulbwell on April 10, 2005, at 19:38:21
In reply to Re: dextrostat question, posted by adhdgina on April 10, 2005, at 18:28:27
> wow - i had no idea...does chai tea have an effect - it only has 2mg of caf. - what else should i stay away from?
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> - why don't the doctors tell you this???? thanks for the info!
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> ps..if i have "IBS" - could this make a difference - if i have alot of acid in my body alreay????Hi,
I don't know about Chai tea? but Caffeine will potentiate Amphets, take sodium/calcium carbonate before your Dex. Some say Dextromethorphan prevents tolarance to Dex too. Having excess acid in your system WILL shorten the life of Dex and lowering this will help.
Have your tried Ritalin?
Posted by adhdgina on April 10, 2005, at 19:54:12
In reply to Re: dextrostat question, posted by paulbwell on April 10, 2005, at 19:38:21
I have not - this is my first stimulant - straterra put me to sleep....
i am the type that coffee makes me tired - and I can drink it right before bed...
do you think ritalin may be a better alternative to dextroamphetamine?
Posted by paulbwell on April 10, 2005, at 20:23:18
In reply to Re: dextrostat question, posted by adhdgina on April 10, 2005, at 19:54:12
hi,
I cannot say for you, for me it works fine, it is said to have a slightly shorter length of action-thou not always.
According to child ADD specialist Dr Christopher Green, Ritalin is thought to have a slightly greater effect on impulse control, while he says, Dex is slightly better for attention, He tries kids on both, to be sure they are getting the best one.
There are many slow release Ritalin pills including one which lasts all day Concerta. As I say it works fine for me, althought I would like to try Dex so as to compare. I am writing this out of Ritalin at the moment and gobbling Coke and chocolate and nicotine to compensate, to try and boost Brain activity in a second rate manner, hate running outa pills, I see the Doc later so Thinks should be better.
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