Posted by michael on February 2, 2001, at 7:28:36
In reply to Re: dexedrine vs. ritalin, posted by Pascal on January 25, 2001, at 19:16:32
I found this on another site:
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< < Thanks - that was interesting. Is 45 minutes also the length of time it takes for you to feel the effects of Dexedrine? > >Hi Robb
Yes, the Dexedrine Spansule takes effect about 45 min to 1 hour after taking it. My psychiatrist also prescribes the tablet form for me as it kicks in quicker, so it is better for mornings before work... Jane
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Which I concur with... Not exactly the same question you asked...I'm still trying to figure out how long it lasts for me... At this point, I think I might say +/- 5 hours... but it's hard for me to say, I'm still trying to get the dose right too (quant & timing)...
Sorry I don't have more to offer at this time - I've got more questions than answers at this point.
One other thing, my pdoc suggested a morning dose, and another at lunch time, to stretch it into the evening... I'm still trying to evaluate that one, but perhaps that'll help? The second dose seems to go a bit longer, I'm guessing that's due to coasting on the tail end of the first dose. Good Luck.
> > Hello Michael,
> Can u tell me for how long the effect last with dexedrine spansule ?
> I was previously on pemoline''Cylert'' wich was amazing.. till it was lasting for the whole day up to te end of the evening just before bed time,
> then I had to stop it since it has been withdrawn from the Canadian market.
> And then tried dexedrine spansule, the 20 mg dose that was suppose to have a 12 full hours effect but lasted only for 4 to 5 hours in reality.
> What about you ?
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> "...patients who report that they feel "wired" on Ritalin actually get a calming effect from Dexedrine."
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> > I've come across this comment a number of different places on the internet (incl. dr. bob's tips)... I don't think I've ever seen the contrary stated. Has anyone experienced the opposite?
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> > I note some sense of relaxation & energy from dex (wired/edgy if spanules rather than regular dex)...
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> > But w/ritalin, I felt as if I wasn't taking anything at all - in terms of feeling 'medicated' - just clear, focused, relaxed, functional, actually got things done (started, & finished), etc... Normal. (of course it was only for 3 hours/dose...)
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