Posted by saturn on May 24, 2006, at 6:08:40
In reply to Re: is desoxyn or ritalin more peripherally activating » saturn, posted by gardenergirl on May 22, 2006, at 23:08:10
> Hi Mike,
> I noticed your post about asking similar questions in your threads. I'm guessing you're anxious about which med to try? I know you want to avoid cardiac stuff, and I'd imagine that is really uncomfortable when it happens. And I know you really want some relief.You're right on---thanks for your understanding.
> I wonder though, if it's really possible to sort out these meds to the degree you seem to seeking, if I'm understanding your quest correctly. Maybe it is. I don't know anything about the other meds. But at some point do you think you might run into diminishing returns in seeking this info versus trying the med that seems to be the best fit?
Good point. To my best knowledge it's pretty well-established that Adderall>Dexedrine>Desoxyn in terms of peripheral/heart activation. Ritalin is also less activating than dexedrine, but that leaves me scratching my head as to the comparison between Ritalin and Desoxyn, but I'm digressing.
You make an excellent point about diminishing returns. I am scared and frustrated at the same time in terms of experimentation. My last *several* experiences with meds have been really bad in terms of cardiovascular effects---which as you mention is very uncomfortable...frightening even. At the same time they worked so *well*, and I'm just concerned I won't be able to find a med that both works and is tolerable. It is frustrating that I cannot tolerate medication which thousands of 5 year olds take every day.
I think that likely I just don't want to accept that I simply cannot tolerate any of the ADHD meds that work for me, so I'm trying to find as much info as I can toward some loophole.
> Please feel free to dope-slap me if I'm way off base. :)I wouldn't think of it ;)
Mike
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