Posted by fachad on July 8, 2002, at 8:38:22
In reply to Adderall-sick, Ritalin-jitters, now what to try?, posted by rainbowlight on July 7, 2002, at 23:56:20
Suggested ADD Med Trial Sequence for Rainbowlight:
Adderall
Ritalin
Dexadrine
Focalin
Provigil
Pemoline
Wellbutrin
DesipramineYou could try Dex, but it may have the same types of side effects as Adderall, although they will be less severe.
Another alternative would be Focalin, which is dex-ritalin. It is supposed to cause less side effects than ritalin.
If both dex and Focalin are too averse, you could try Provigil if you have good health insurance. It is far too expensive if you have to self pay.
There is a seldom used pstim called Pemoline (brand name Cylert). It is long acting stimulant that is not as likely to be abused as the regular pstims. It fell out of favor becasue it was linked to liver problems in some children. I don't know if those were isolated rare cases or if it was really a problem with the med.
Finally, you could try the more stimulating ADs. Wellbutrin is active at dopamine just like the pstims. Desipramine is very potent at norephenephrine.
So there are still plenty of options.
> Adderall gave me the mental help but messed with my heart (shortness of breath, heavy chest thing) with the Ritalin (5 mgs./2x day)I get no mental benefit yet get that horrible jitter feeling like too much caffeine). Do I raise the Ritalin? Do the jitters go away in time? Or should I move on to another trial like Dexedrine or something? Any advice?
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