Posted by alohashirt on May 27, 2006, at 0:22:08
In reply to Re: Ritalin » Paulbwell, posted by pseudoname on May 26, 2006, at 8:16:09
> > "I'd strongly recommend dexedrine vs ritalin,"
> >
> > You and everyone else. Is Ritalin REALLLY that cr*p?Ritalin is extremely effective with kids, 70% show measurable positive response from initial dose 90% after increase. It mad eme really nasty. Metadate CD was better. Concerta was better again but ende dup feeling robotic. Focalin XR gave teh same clarity as dexedrine without the inconsistency or insomnia or high blood pressure.
> I got *excellent* antidepressant benefit from Ritalin, but tolerance built up very quickly. I went from like 20mg to 140mg in a few weeks. Also, on the old version, the after-crash was terrible.
>
> The new Metadate CR is a lot better that way, but I only take it once or twice a month on top of my other med.
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