Posted by JadeKelly on November 14, 2008, at 12:59:08
In reply to Re: Struggling graduate student needs Adderall adv, posted by dbc on June 19, 2008, at 4:18:28
OK, just lost my post. I'll try again. I tried Adderall for a couple days, not for me. My fears same as yours. What DID work for me, and I know you've tried this, was Ritalin 5mg tabs 3-5x day, depending on what I was doing at the time. I also happened to be taking Klonopin for nerve pain in my neck/headaches. This combo turned out to excellent for me. Ritalin, not the XR, I found to be just right as I could take as needed.
After many years of use, I abruptly stopped to try A/D that was contraindicated. No W/D at all except small amount of fatigue for few days. (Now Klonopin, that would be a different story!) You may want to revisit Ritalin as I feel it is much easier on your system and won't cause the depression I suspect Adderall causes upon D/C. All just MHO! I think you are right to be hesitant about Adderall.
Good Luck!
~Jade
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