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Posted by mike99 on November 10, 2005, at 13:51:28
I have a question about the different isomers of methylphenidate.
Is it the case that the "L" isomer, which is absent in focalin (but compromises 50% of Ritalin) is primarily peripherally acting whereas the "D" isomer (100% Focalin, 50% Ritalin) is mostly centrally active?
In other words, are the isomers analogous to amphetamine in terms of their biological activity?
I cannot tolerate the cardiovascular effects of regular Ritalin (or Adderall or Dexedrine) and wonder if Focalin would really present an advantage over it.
Posted by iforgotmypassword on November 11, 2005, at 9:07:39
In reply to Focalin, posted by mike99 on November 10, 2005, at 13:51:28
would this make the drug easier to tolerate if ritalin had the tendancy to overdrive you to the point of violent temper tantrums?
Posted by paulbwell on November 11, 2005, at 18:44:55
In reply to Re: Focalin, posted by iforgotmypassword on November 11, 2005, at 9:07:39
> would this make the drug easier to tolerate if ritalin had the tendancy to overdrive you to the point of violent temper tantrums?
can't say Ritalin (generic) drove me to temper trantums, anxiety, maybe.
Try the damn Focalin, see what happens, theres lots of other pills out there
Cheers
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