Posted by Elizabeth on May 30, 2001, at 16:21:22
In reply to Question for All Stimulant Takers, posted by Mr.Scott on May 30, 2001, at 13:42:10
> If you have been taking a stimulant say 15mgs of Adderall or the equivalent in Ritalin or dexedrine, for ADD or Depression and you suddenly stop, would you likely have a withdrawal or crash? I'm talking about those taking a strictly therapeutic dose range not someone abusing the heck out of it..
Sure. There's no guarantee that it will or won't happen to any particular person, but people taking therapeutic doses of psychostimulants (and many other drugs) do sometimes experience withdrawal syndromes if they stop taking the drug abruptly or miss a dose. That's why it's important to taper off these drugs slowly.
Hope this helps. Be careful, eh?
-elizabeth
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