Posted by Richdawn on August 23, 2005, at 21:56:39
In reply to Experiences with exercise and ritalin / dexedrine?, posted by alohashirt on August 23, 2005, at 21:18:31
> Does anyone here take Ritalin/Concerta/Metadate or dexedrine/aderall and do vigorous exercise?
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> If so, how do you time workout and medication?
> How do the meds affect your workout?
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> If I take Concerta before the gym I seme to feel sluggish -
> which I didn't expect. Best thing about the meds with sport is that they leave me sufficiently organized to get to the gym! The worst is that they can exacerbate overheating so I look like a trembling mutant sweaty tomato that is about to burst through its overtight skin.
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> I'd be keen to hear what others do.
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>I also have trouble when I exercise after taking Dexedrine. I start out with unbelievable energy for about the first half hour and then I wilt. My face gets very red and I sweat a lot more on the face and everywhere. (much more than usual).
Maybe this happens because the med makes the heart beat faster - then it must beat especially hard when exercise is involved.
I don't exactly know what to do about it. I have thought about not taking Dexedrine when I exercise but then maybe I wouldn't even go to the gym! :-)
Donna
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