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Posted by becksA on February 26, 2006, at 17:43:41
I love adderal, it helps me really get through some tough studying for my schoolwork. However, when it begins to wear off, I have an extremely depressed and empty feeling....
Is Adderall known to have more of this effect than other stimulants? Any other recommendations? I take 10mg as needed.
Thanks
(Not that it should be necessary, but I'm also on depakote for mild cyclothemia/depression and klonopin for social anxiety)
Posted by med_empowered on February 26, 2006, at 19:05:59
In reply to ADD med with softer comedown than Adderal?, posted by becksA on February 26, 2006, at 17:43:41
hey. Ritalin usually has a softer come down (for most people), but other people hate it. Personally, i dont like it.
If you're doing daily adderall, its good to space it out--ex: 10am, 10lunch. Or take a benzo when it starts to wear off, if one has been prescribed. Otherwise..there isn't much to be done. Provigil might work.
Posted by becksA on February 26, 2006, at 19:24:31
In reply to Re: ADD med with softer comedown than Adderal?, posted by med_empowered on February 26, 2006, at 19:05:59
thanks....yeah unfortunately im in a bad situation. i do have social anxiety, and i take a benzo for that, but I can only take stims when i really need them because it makes my anxiety bad again. If I could get on a regular dosing of adderall I dont think it would be as bad, but I have to take it on an as-needed basis.
Posted by alohashirt on February 27, 2006, at 0:02:29
In reply to Re: ADD med with softer comedown than Adderal?, posted by becksA on February 26, 2006, at 19:24:31
> thanks....yeah unfortunately im in a bad situation. i do have social anxiety, and i take a benzo for that, but I can only take stims when i really need them because it makes my anxiety bad again. If I could get on a regular dosing of adderall I dont think it would be as bad, but I have to take it on an as-needed basis.
I found Adderall the harshest. Try dexedrine or Focalin or concerta. Everyone reacts differently.
Posted by med_empowered on February 27, 2006, at 0:19:47
In reply to Re: ADD med with softer comedown than Adderal?, posted by alohashirt on February 27, 2006, at 0:02:29
you could try talking to your doc. Some docs are doing the as-needed stimulant RX-ing thing now, especially for older ADD-ers; personally, I don't know what the deal is (taking an RX adderall "as-needed" really doesn't strike me as different from buying one from a friend for $5 a pop...except the money's going to your shrink).
Now, that said...maybe you could divide the dose? If you have a pill-cutter, try cutting up the tab (im assuming you're doing the tablet, not XR adderall). Even quarters might work; just take little pieces throughout your study period. That might help. You could also try dexedrine, like the previous poster said...unfortunately, though, it seems like a lot of docs don't RX dexedrine that often, I guess b/c its old and has a shady rep.
Good luck!
Posted by ed_uk on February 27, 2006, at 14:04:04
In reply to ADD med with softer comedown than Adderal?, posted by becksA on February 26, 2006, at 17:43:41
Hi
>I take 10mg as needed.
Have you tried 5mg? I imagine it would cause you less anxiety and have a milder 'come down'.
Ed
Posted by ed_uk on February 27, 2006, at 14:05:35
In reply to Re: ADD med with softer comedown than Adderal?, posted by med_empowered on February 27, 2006, at 0:19:47
Hi Meddie ;-)
>Some docs are doing the as-needed stimulant RX-ing thing now, especially for older ADD-ers; personally, I don't know what the deal is (taking an RX adderall "as-needed" really doesn't strike me as different from buying one from a friend for $5 a pop...except the money's going to your shrink).
But why take it every day if it's not necessary to take it every day?
Regards
Ed
Posted by Maxime on February 27, 2006, at 15:28:26
In reply to ADD med with softer comedown than Adderal?, posted by becksA on February 26, 2006, at 17:43:41
I guess we are all different. I found Adderall XR to be smoothest stimulant I tried. Are you using the XR version or the regular Adderall?
Maxime
Posted by theo on February 28, 2006, at 7:19:08
In reply to Re: ADD med with softer comedown than Adderal?, posted by becksA on February 26, 2006, at 19:24:31
i do have social anxiety, and i take a benzo for that, but I can only take stims when i really need them because it makes my anxiety bad again.
18mg Concerta actually calms me and helps my anxiety.
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