Posted by zeugma on October 11, 2004, at 10:21:18
In reply to Re: Strattera question » zeugma, posted by theo on October 10, 2004, at 8:06:17
> I've never taken a stimulant and my doc is going to put me on either Adderall XR or Concerta(Ritalin).
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> Have you ever tried Adderall XR? My fear with Concerta(Ritalin) is that it may not be as smooth for me as Adderall XR from what I've read for people with anxiety taking stimulants. Any feedback would be appreciated.theo, I'm sorry i didn't answer you yesterday. I wrote out a response but must have forgotten to hit 'confirm.'
Anyway, Ritalin does not make me more anxious at low doses (10-20 mg/day). I am taking 40 mg Ritalin LA, and quite anxious, because it does not seem to be working for me. Ie my energy level remains low and my ADHD severe. There is a specific 'jitteriness' effect but it seems to have worn off.
I have never taken Adderall, but I guess it's next on my list. I believe chemist takes Adderall together with an AD, and he would be up on the differing chemical properties of Ritalin and amphetamines, about which I am very curious myself. He would also know which one is more anxiogenic. From reports I've read, Ritalin is worse from this standpoint, but individual reactions must vary a great deal.
-z
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> I do remember back in my party days taking a dose of Ritalin and I had a very anti-social almost paranoid experience.
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