Posted by 3 Beer Effect on June 9, 2002, at 20:30:17
In reply to Re: Focalin and Folacin, posted by James on June 9, 2002, at 17:17:43
You might want to try Adderall instead of Ritalin/Concerta/Focalin since it sounds like the Ritalin derivatives aren't working too well for you.
Not always, but usually people with ADD respond better to one Adderall/Dexedrine/Dextrostat OR the other Ritalin/Focalin/Concerta but NOT BOTH types of these medications.
I would start with Adderall since most doctors are more familiar with prescribing it & it is available in a wide range of doses. If Adderall doesn't work you might want to try Dexedrine (only available in 5 mg tablets) or Dextrostat (the same drug as Dexedrine but available in 10 mg tablets).
You might want to skip Adderall XR, it is no better than simply taking the same dosage of Adderall IR twice per day (& Adderall XR is probably more likely to cause substantial weight loss/anorexia since you don't have a break between doses in which to eat- Adderall/Dex pretty much destroys your appetite for food).
3 Beers...........
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