Posted by Ritch on February 19, 2005, at 15:47:55
In reply to Dexedrine users? Help please, posted by Maxime on February 19, 2005, at 14:49:24
> Hi.
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> I could not take the withdrawal from the Adderall XR any longer.
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> I started the short acting dexedrine today. I was prescribed 30mg a day and have 5 mg tabs.I took 10mg 3 hours ago and I am starting to go down. I am worried about crashing so I want to take my next dosage BEFORE I crash. But then I don't have enough for each day at the prescribed 30 mg per day ...
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> I know everyone is different. But for those of you who take it, how many times a day do you take it(hours between dosages) and what dosage?
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> BTW, I couldn't get the long acting dexedrine because since Adderall XR was pulled pharmacies are having trouble ordering it. I tried 7 pharmacies. That is why I am taking the short acting format (or regular ... whatever you want to call them).
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> Oh yeah .... I'm crashing. Maybe 5 mg will help ...
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> MaximeI would try taking 5mg doses every 3 hours (5-6 tabs daily). It's a drag to have to dose so frequently, but that's dex for you. I found no evidence of crash until about the 3 1/2 hr. mark, and by 4 1/2 hrs it was definitely under way, and by 6 hrs. totally crashed (back when I took it). Thank goodness you don't have to deal with short-acting methylphenidate! Another thing I found that helped was avoid taking a tablet first thing in the morning-try couple cups of strong coffee instad and then wait a couple of hours or so before your first dose.
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