Posted by Fuddman on September 27, 2002, at 14:30:43
In reply to Re: Dexedrine vs Ritalin for Adult ADD, posted by Hattree on January 11, 2002, at 8:09:21
I have read a lot about similar effects. The reason that the ritalin has lost it's effectiveness is becuase you're brain is constantly sending out large amounts of dopamine and eventually they get depleted. I do have a suggestion, try not taking the ritalin or dexedrine for a week. Then after a week take a really small dosage. Work your way up to the level that you think is necessary. However I must warn you, do not take more than your doctor has prescribed to you because it will cause an even greater depletion of nuerotransmitters in your brain, and will only amplify the problem that you are having right now. Also there are some things that you can eat that will help raise the level of dopamine in your brain. dopamine is a chemical that is produced in your brain by an amino acid called l-phenylaline. so try and eat more meats and dairy which contain this amino acid. Also I have been searching the internet for more ADD solutions. And I found this product named Becalm'd, it contains all the amino acids that are needed to produce the right neurotransmitters in your brain. I don't know how much this will help you, but hopefully it is a start. Good luck.
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