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Posted by alohashirt on August 23, 2005, at 21:18:31
Does anyone here take Ritalin/Concerta/Metadate or dexedrine/aderall and do vigorous exercise?
If so, how do you time workout and medication?
How do the meds affect your workout?If I take Concerta before the gym I seme to feel sluggish -
which I didn't expect. Best thing about the meds with sport is that they leave me sufficiently organized to get to the gym! The worst is that they can exacerbate overheating so I look like a trembling mutant sweaty tomato that is about to burst through its overtight skin.I'd be keen to hear what others do.
Posted by Richdawn on August 23, 2005, at 21:56:39
In reply to Experiences with exercise and ritalin / dexedrine?, posted by alohashirt on August 23, 2005, at 21:18:31
> Does anyone here take Ritalin/Concerta/Metadate or dexedrine/aderall and do vigorous exercise?
>
> If so, how do you time workout and medication?
> How do the meds affect your workout?
>
> If I take Concerta before the gym I seme to feel sluggish -
> which I didn't expect. Best thing about the meds with sport is that they leave me sufficiently organized to get to the gym! The worst is that they can exacerbate overheating so I look like a trembling mutant sweaty tomato that is about to burst through its overtight skin.
>
> I'd be keen to hear what others do.
>
>I also have trouble when I exercise after taking Dexedrine. I start out with unbelievable energy for about the first half hour and then I wilt. My face gets very red and I sweat a lot more on the face and everywhere. (much more than usual).
Maybe this happens because the med makes the heart beat faster - then it must beat especially hard when exercise is involved.
I don't exactly know what to do about it. I have thought about not taking Dexedrine when I exercise but then maybe I wouldn't even go to the gym! :-)
Donna
Posted by alohashirt on August 26, 2005, at 22:39:53
In reply to Re: Experiences with exercise and ritalin / dexedrine?, posted by Richdawn on August 23, 2005, at 21:56:39
> > Does anyone here take Ritalin/Concerta/Metadate or dexedrine/aderall and do vigorous exercise?
> >
> > If so, how do you time workout and medication?
> > How do the meds affect your workout?
> >
> > If I take Concerta before the gym I seme to feel sluggish -
> > which I didn't expect. Best thing about the meds with sport is that they leave me sufficiently organized to get to the gym! The worst is that they can exacerbate overheating so I look like a trembling mutant sweaty tomato that is about to burst through its overtight skin.
> >
> > I'd be keen to hear what others do.
> >
> >
>
> I also have trouble when I exercise after taking Dexedrine. I start out with unbelievable energy for about the first half hour and then I wilt. My face gets very red and I sweat a lot more on the face and everywhere. (much more than usual).
>
> Maybe this happens because the med makes the heart beat faster - then it must beat especially hard when exercise is involved.
>
> I don't exactly know what to do about it. I have thought about not taking Dexedrine when I exercise but then maybe I wouldn't even go to the gym! :-)
> DonnaDonna,
Thats exactly how it feels for me. My workouts ending being shorter than usual and I feel weaker. It's weird because I look as though I am losing body fat and gaining muscle yet feel weak. Maybe its the lack of sleep?
Posted by zeugma on August 27, 2005, at 7:45:28
In reply to Re: Experiences with exercise and ritalin / dexedrine? » Richdawn, posted by alohashirt on August 26, 2005, at 22:39:53
Ritalin made me feel weak because of loss of sleep/appetite.
-z
Posted by Dave001 on August 27, 2005, at 19:57:41
In reply to Experiences with exercise and ritalin / dexedrine?, posted by alohashirt on August 23, 2005, at 21:18:31
> Does anyone here take Ritalin/Concerta/Metadate or dexedrine/aderall and do vigorous exercise?
>
> If so, how do you time workout and medication?
> How do the meds affect your workout?
>Stimulants enhance performance in most sports, which is why they're banned from the Olympics, and heavily used/abused by athletes. Anaerobic activity is especially enhanced. Drink plenty of water.
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