Posted by DiscoPuppy on June 18, 2002, at 14:24:14
In reply to Re: Want to try stimulants, I need advice » rainbowlight, posted by fachad on June 18, 2002, at 0:21:56
I'm taking Adderall (7.5mg x 4) times a day. I think one of the worst side effects (or most annoying) is the fact that I have *CONSTANT* cotton mouth. I drink 128 ounces of water every day and doesn't make a bit of difference.
For me, there is a very narrow window between a dose that works for my ADD and the overwhelming anxiety that I feel on it. In other words, determining a therapeutic dose has been incredibly difficult. I feel NOTHING on 5mgs but at 10mgs, I am very anxious and grouchy (similar to what I felt on Wellbutrin).
I have no problems sleeping, as I take the last of my four doses around 3-4pm.
If you're worried about anxiety with regard to stimulants, consider Dexedrine as your first-line choice. The d-isomer is supposed to be less of an anxiety problem than the l-isomer, which is contained in the medication I take.
Also, these meds (unless you get a sustained release kind) enter and leave your body pretty quickly, which is why I'm having to take my meds 4 times a day.
I'm hoping that during my next appointment, I can see if I can try the Dexedrine Spansules.
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