Posted by Peter on March 22, 2002, at 1:56:41
In reply to Re: Very upset and confused-please help » Peter, posted by Ritch on March 21, 2002, at 22:44:30
> Peter,
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> Since you are already on an amphetamine, why not try Dexedrine spansules? I feel a calming effect within an hour or so after taking my dose in the afternoon. When I was on Adderall I would feel a "wavy" combination of calmed and agitated. Also, on the dexedrine I don't have *any* dry mouth, and my heart rate isn't nearly as elevated. There *is* a big difference between the two.
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> Mitch
Hi Mitch:
Thanks for the input. I have heard about that whole l-isomer causing havoc in the adderall, and that plain dexedrine is smoother. I gotta tell you, the adderall is such a wierd drug for me-over a 10 minute period I'll feel good and then slightly aprehensive and nervous! It must be that l-isomer! Well, I'd like to see if my pdoc would let me try Dex. spansules, but he's made it quite clear to me that starting lithium and tapering off adderall is the best thing for me to do now. I'm overly stressing myself out about Lithium and the precautions necessary for those taking it, but he told me it's no where near as bad as I think. In fact, he said, combined with Neurontin (which has added anxiety-targeting effects) it could really help me feel better, even though I'm not a severe, classic BP1 candidate. I evidently have mild BPII, but he still thinks it's worth a try. I just gotta stop overthinking and go for it. Thanks for your help.
Peter
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