Posted by Cressida on November 5, 2001, at 15:24:26
In reply to Re: My Adderall info and experience, posted by Peter on November 5, 2001, at 1:50:23
I have not tried Adderall XR. It was approved for use by the FDA only a month ago. It is no less effective than plain Adderall. It's convenient because it's taken once a day.
Based on my experience with regular Adderall at 10mg and 20mg a higher dose doesn't correlate to a longer duration of action. One does at any strength will last between 4-6 hours. Of course that range isn't fixed in stone, as it can be affected by diet and metabolism, among others. A larger dose will often increase the chance of experiencing adverse reactions - that goes for a lot of drugs. I realize a more beneficial response at 20mg than at 10mg; FYI the next and highest dosage is a 30mg tablet. I can focus better, feel more lucid mentally, and feel calmer, which is strange since it's a stimulant. Most people with ADD/ADHD have that paradoxical reaction to CNS stimulants. The only downside to the higher dose is that I experience a deeper "crash" SOMETIMES when the medication begins to wear off. This is completely normal, and it's usually transient. I had steeper "crashes" that lasted longer when I was taking Concerta and Ritalin. In my experience Adderall is very smooth from beginning to end; a "softer" drug that's just as smooth is Dexedrine. Any "ups and downs" do diminish or smooth out over time as your body adjusts or once you find the appropriate dose and schedule that works.
Well, I hope this dialogue was helpful. If you want additional information, type Adderall or Adderall XR in Google's search engine. You might also visit Web sites about ADD/ADHD. They carry a lot of useful and random info on stimulant medication.
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