Posted by Shes_Initforthemoney on April 1, 2012, at 14:30:51
In reply to Why has Concerta been a rough ride?, posted by Phil on March 30, 2012, at 8:56:12
> I took every stim available years ago and don't remember having the out of sorts feeling that 54mg of Concerta is causing, or seems to be.
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> I've been seeing a chiropractor for a pinched nerve and tightness in the neck. I thought it was something physical I did but I'm beginning to think it's the drug. My doc talked about switching to Vyvanse and I see him Monday.
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> I was on AD's before and this is the first time taking stims with bucket loads of bipolar meds.
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> I'm a bit confused but I need stims. When I first started them, I resumed parts of my life that died a decade ago.
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> Any wisdom appreciated.Phil...
I had a similar reaction to both Ritalin and Concerta (which is a very extended-release version of Ritalin, I believe.) I react much better to the Dexedrine/Vyvanse meds. Extended release Dexedrine Spansules are also very good.
Best wishes,
Jay
"Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic and we'll change the world," ~Jack Layton 1950-2011
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