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Posted by hok on December 4, 2002, at 13:45:29
I'm trying to decide with my therapist which long-acting stimulant to try after using Focalin or Ritalin for years now. The only long-acting one I have tried was Concerta and I didn't like it that much, although I feel like I didn't give it a fair trial. Since I have never tried Dexedrine, my doc wants to try the XR version --Adderall -- first.
But I'd like to take a poll here:
between Adderall, Ritalin LA and Concerta, can everyone please chime in about which one is their favorite and why (and if you think the short-acting stims are still superior, then please list your preference among these as well) thanks
Posted by Ritch on December 4, 2002, at 21:36:44
In reply to please chime in on favorite long-acting stim, posted by hok on December 4, 2002, at 13:45:29
> I'm trying to decide with my therapist which long-acting stimulant to try after using Focalin or Ritalin for years now. The only long-acting one I have tried was Concerta and I didn't like it that much, although I feel like I didn't give it a fair trial. Since I have never tried Dexedrine, my doc wants to try the XR version --Adderall -- first.
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> But I'd like to take a poll here:
> between Adderall, Ritalin LA and Concerta, can everyone please chime in about which one is their favorite and why (and if you think the short-acting stims are still superior, then please list your preference among these as well) thanksThe best response I have ever gotten for ADHD symptoms from classical stimulants was from Focalin 2.5mg doses 4+x daily (higher single dosages triggered tics), and Adderall 5mg/day (but experienced too much residual anxiety). Dexedrine IR didn't help ADHD symptoms much, but helped daytime drowsiness better than anything else, and was actually somewhat anxiolytic. Ritalin LA was Ok, but was too expensive for its wavy releasing and responsiveness. Never tried Concerta.
Posted by utopizen on December 5, 2002, at 0:34:47
In reply to Re: please chime in on favorite long-acting stim » hok, posted by Ritch on December 4, 2002, at 21:36:44
When's Coke XR coming out?
With the profit margins Columbian drug lords have been getting, you'd think they'd recycle a little of it into R&D for an extended-release formulation, eh?
Speaking of which, I'd also like to see a generic form come out sooner. Think of how much I'd save in co-pays to my drug lord insurance company...
Posted by v on December 6, 2002, at 9:50:14
In reply to please chime in on favorite long-acting stim, posted by hok on December 4, 2002, at 13:45:29
i suggest giving the concerta a fair try... it's a much more subtle drug in my opinion.
no, it's not going to give you the big kick the others do, just a small surge, which might be why you weren't satisfied...
but it's also the reason it's truly effective as a time-release ADD med... it's created to only release a small amount immediately & then continue dosing for up to 12 hrs... which is about how long i think it lasts for me.. i have no sleep problems from it & i don't crash eitherfyi, i take 54mg 1x a.m
hope this helps
v
> I'm trying to decide with my therapist which long-acting stimulant to try after using Focalin or Ritalin for years now. The only long-acting one I have tried was Concerta and I didn't like it that much, although I feel like I didn't give it a fair trial. Since I have never tried Dexedrine, my doc wants to try the XR version --Adderall -- first.
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> But I'd like to take a poll here:
> between Adderall, Ritalin LA and Concerta, can everyone please chime in about which one is their favorite and why (and if you think the short-acting stims are still superior, then please list your preference among these as well) thanks
Posted by cybercafe on December 6, 2002, at 12:14:59
In reply to Re: please chime in on favorite long-acting stim » hok, posted by v on December 6, 2002, at 9:50:14
I guess you guys in the us hanv't heard of ritalin SR?
my doc says it takes a week to start working....
is this normal? i thought all stims worked as soon as they were released
sorry to hijack the thread, i also want to know what the best stim isis "concerta" want you guys in the states call "Ritalin SR" up here in canada?
Posted by v on December 6, 2002, at 12:23:06
In reply to Re: please chime in on favorite long-acting stim, posted by cybercafe on December 6, 2002, at 12:14:59
nope... ritalin SR & concerta are totally different... concerta does what ritalin sr is supposed to do... i was on ritalin sr before trying concerta & there was a big difference for me
> I guess you guys in the us hanv't heard of ritalin SR?
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> my doc says it takes a week to start working....
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> is this normal? i thought all stims worked as soon as they were released
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> sorry to hijack the thread, i also want to know what the best stim is
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> is "concerta" want you guys in the states call "Ritalin SR" up here in canada?
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