Posted by Ritch on February 10, 2003, at 23:17:22
In reply to Ritalin ... 1.25mg make a difference? Mitch/Anyone, posted by Jumpy on February 10, 2003, at 19:45:28
> Hey Everyone,
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> Over the weekend I got a prescription for ritalin 5mg tablets. A half a tablet seem be help alittle with motivation and mood ... the full tablet (5mg) was way too stimulanting and anxiogenic. After twelve hours after the 5mg ... I found that I feel great ... almost a rebound mood enhancement after all the anxiety and stress with the 5mgs during the day. Anyone every experience this?
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> Today I tried a quarter tablet ... that was smooth and helped with motivation and mood. Anyone helped by such a low dose.
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> Thanks.
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> Jumpy
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> PS I have major depression and severe panic disorder and a family history of bipolar disease ... still trying to find a replacement for nardil
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Jumpy, when I was taking Ritalin or Focalin the effect never lasted more than three hours after a dose (no matter how big). It sounds like you experienced a mood elevation that comes secondary to anxiety-reduction. You might find dexedrine more tolerable and longer lasting. See if your pdoc can flip you to dex 2.5mg twice daily. I got tics (and worsened anxiety) on Adderall and Focalin, but not on dex.
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