Posted by Charm on September 8, 2004, at 11:54:37
In reply to Amphetamines update/L-Glutamine, posted by MindReseacher on September 8, 2004, at 3:08:51
Hi MR -
A few questions, please!
I am presently taking 30mg of Adderall XL. I've been taking this for close to two months now. Also, my pdoc has added 300 mg of Wellbutrin XL -- I took 150 for a month and am now in my second week of the 300mg. I believe she plans to stop here at 300mg. (Please note that in addition to these I take 150mg of Effexor, 45mg per day of Buspar, and 400mg a day of Ultram.)
My question really relates to the Adderall. It sounds like you've put in your research time on this med and I was hoping you wouldn't mind helping with a few questions.
Are you using the long acting formula or the immediate release formula? I wanted to know if you found one more effective than the other. Can someone take more than the 30mg of the Adderall XL or is this the max dose? For me, I find the roughly 9 hours that it is effective is not really long enough for me. However, my pdoc is stuck on the thought that I only really need it for work, while I personally know my high level of disorganization, lateness, and lack of focus affect me all day long...not just while I'm at the office.
I do use the baking soda/Alka Seltzer thing prior to taking the medicine hoping to increase its effectiveness. (I really have a taste for salt so I don't mind at all mixing it with a bottle of water.) How long before taking the Adderall should I use the baking soda so that it has time to work? Do you know if the second release is literally in four hours and if so, should I use the baking soda again at this time.
Finally, do you find 1 or 2 days off every couple of months sufficient for reducing tolerance?
Thanks a million for your help!
Charm
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