Posted by NewToADDMeds on March 13, 2005, at 9:18:59
In reply to Re: STIMULANT OPTIONS, please!, posted by craig getty on February 28, 2005, at 16:44:26
I am 40 and have all the symptoms of ADD but have always just felt I lacked discipline. I've tried and tried organizing, staying on task, planners, classes for organization, etc. and never follow through with what I learn. I figured at 40 it's time to at least give meds a try. My Doctor has me on Strattera right now, started at 25mg for a few days moved to 50mg, 75mg and now to 100mg. I really haven't noticed much difference with Strattera but it's been about 3 weeks. I am worried about safety with this one because it's so new. The stims are much more tested and at non-abusive dosages not that dangerous IMO. I was wondering if any docs prescribe Didrex for ADD. Although not straight Amphetamine, I have read that Didrex is converted in your body to Amphetamine and Methamphetamine(primarily the Amphetamine). I was not prescribed any but I did a test with some a friend using them for dieting had. Normal diet dosage is 25mg to 50mg. I'm somewhat tolerant to most meds. I took 50mg and felt for about 3-4 hours very sharp and focused. I tried 100mg and felt more of a slight euphoric feeling like back in my college days when I'd get a little meth when I had to cram all night for an exam. At the 100mg, I also felt the coming down more.
Any comments?
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