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Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on March 1, 2006, at 22:45:51
For those who have tried both, thoughts would be appreciated.
Posted by alohashirt on March 2, 2006, at 0:20:43
In reply to Adderall vs. Dexedrine, posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on March 1, 2006, at 22:45:51
> For those who have tried both, thoughts would be appreciated.
Adderall
+ big ad campaign
+ name doesn't have th stigma of dex
- greater BP effect
- wor off roughly
Dexedrine spansules
+ smoother, gentler
+ worked wellBoth
- shows up in a pre-employment drug screen
- food effect means the effects are inconsistent
- tolerance can form
- can lead to insomnia
Posted by med_empowered on March 2, 2006, at 0:55:19
In reply to Re: Adderall vs. Dexedrine, posted by alohashirt on March 2, 2006, at 0:20:43
dex is smoother. adderall is more intense physically--it was originally a diet pill. it seems like less dex can be used, which should minimize side effects. adderall is more common though, so you're less likely to have problems @ the pharmacy (there are periodic shortages on controlled substances).
If your doc is willing to do dex, I'd try that...lower dosages, longer clinical history.
Posted by Maxime on March 2, 2006, at 15:27:15
In reply to Re: Adderall vs. Dexedrine, posted by alohashirt on March 2, 2006, at 0:20:43
What dosage of the spansules do you take?
Maxime
> > For those who have tried both, thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Adderall
> + big ad campaign
> + name doesn't have th stigma of dex
> - greater BP effect
> - wor off roughly
> Dexedrine spansules
> + smoother, gentler
> + worked well
>
> Both
> - shows up in a pre-employment drug screen
> - food effect means the effects are inconsistent
> - tolerance can form
> - can lead to insomnia
Posted by Chairman_MAO on March 3, 2006, at 14:10:59
In reply to Adderall vs. Dexedrine, posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on March 1, 2006, at 22:45:51
There is no reason why adderall should be used instead of d-amphetamine. If d-amphetamine fails, then d-methamphetamine should be used.
Posted by alohashirt on March 3, 2006, at 21:33:42
In reply to Re: Adderall vs. Dexedrine » alohashirt, posted by Maxime on March 2, 2006, at 15:27:15
I don't now - I take Focalin XR because it doesn't affect by blood pressure. I was taking 45mg dexedrine spansules.
> What dosage of the spansules do you take?
> Maxime
>
>
> > > For those who have tried both, thoughts would be appreciated.
> >
> > Adderall
> > + big ad campaign
> > + name doesn't have th stigma of dex
> > - greater BP effect
> > - wor off roughly
> > Dexedrine spansules
> > + smoother, gentler
> > + worked well
> >
> > Both
> > - shows up in a pre-employment drug screen
> > - food effect means the effects are inconsistent
> > - tolerance can form
> > - can lead to insomnia
>
>
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