Posted by jealibeanz on February 9, 2007, at 6:54:54
In reply to Re: Metabolism and Controlled Release Drugs » jealibeanz, posted by laima on February 9, 2007, at 6:37:16
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> YES! I found extended xanax to be a mere shadow of the regular version, Ritalin LA barely worked for me and when it did, just for a very short time. Meanwhile, regular ritalin very potent and lasting. Tried Concerta briefly- it didn't seem to do anything for me at all. I didn't metabolize these drugs how the companies claimed, either.
>This makes me feel better. I was beginning to lose hope... that I don't really have ADHD and abnormal fatigue... just really messed up and like to try new meds every month.
I'll have to explain to my doctor that with both Concerta and Ritalin LA only worked for a short period of time, and ask that might be if they're supposed to be controlled release.
When the medication works, it works, but verrry briefly. I'd be OK with that if I were taking an IR version, but I'm not. It just makes me feel like a freak.
I don't want him to simply ramp up the dosage, although that may help if I do and take it 3-4 times a day ... which is seriously what I would need. He was about to do 20mg t.i.d. because he didn't realize initially that there was a 30mg capsule.
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