Posted by Sarah T. on August 7, 2005, at 12:40:41
In reply to Anyone feel more social on stimulants?, posted by KaraS on August 7, 2005, at 3:39:48
Hi Kara,
I've been wondering how you are.
For me, the answer to your question depends on which stimulant we're talking about and what the dose is. Dexedrine often made me more gregarious unless the dose was too high. I turn into a zombie on most stimulants if the dose is too high. Dexedrine was prescribed for me for several reasons, one of which was as an antidepressant, and it did have that effect.
Unfortunately, Adderall made me very withdrawn and self-conscious, almost the opposite of Dexedrine. I'm still trying to figure this out because Adderall is approximately 69-70% dextroamphetamine (although only a small portion of that is dextroamphetamine sulphate/dexedrine). I think I have problems with the solubility of Adderall. I've had problems with solubility of other meds, so that makes it more likely that could be the culprit. Maybe I'll try a different brand and/or the sustained release some day.
Ritalin and other forms of methylphenidate, with the exception of Concerta, tended to make me also more withdrawn. I do have good focus and concentration on methylphenidate, but I'm detached and not at all sociable. Every single different formulation of methylphenidate had a different effect on me. It was almost as if each one was a different chemical. I think Concerta is good.
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