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Re: ...develop a tolerance to stims? - Answers » fachad

Posted by viridis on January 11, 2003, at 3:28:05

In reply to Re: ...develop a tolerance to stims? - Answers » cybercafe, posted by fachad on January 11, 2003, at 2:09:29

Just a couple of comments -- these address Adderall, the only pstim I've taken by prescription (besides Provigil, and Wellbutrin, if you count that as a stimulant).

I find that Adderall produces a calming, focused effect at low doses (I have severe anxiety problems but also ADD, and Adderall really does have the "reverse effect" on me that some have disputed here). My pdoc says that in his experience, ADD patients prone to anxiety can have problems with Ritalin -- he's found it too anxiogenic, and much more likely to cause "crashes" than Adderall. But he does prescribe it for some patients, if it works.

The schedule II thing is a pain, but at least where I am, I can get a 3-month prescription by mail order. The downside is that it has to be delivered by courier, and I have to be there to sign for it. But at least it's only every 3 months.

My pdoc doesn't think that getting a prescription from another doctor will be a problem, should I move. I'm on a low dose, and have a legitimate ADD diagnosis.

I am going to try Strattera soon, though -- it looks promising, and the prescribing issues should be simpler, if it works as well as Adderall.


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