Stimulants Any potential risks in crushing Ritalin LA pellets?

[ksam]

For me Ritalin LA doesn't really seem to do much. The biggest dose I've tried was 30mg at once and I don't really feel much.
I thought maybe the time-released effect doesn't work for me for some reason. I know for example that I have a dysbiosis and my gut
bacteria are reduced and some bad bacteria are elevated.

Anyway, I experimented a bit and simply took a 10mg Ritalin LA pill opened it and then crushed the pellets until I have a fine powder and then
licked it. Actually the stuff tasted pretty good, a bit sweet.
I have been doing this for a few days now and somehow I have the impression that the Ritalin works better for me when I take it this way.
I only take 10mg at once, never more than that.

My question now is wether this could be dangerous in any way. For example directly dissolving the ritalin on your tongue or in the mouth cause issues?
Could it damage the tissues? I think I once read that snorting drugs like cocaine attacks the nose. Could ritalin do the same when it's directly exposed to
the tongue/mouth?

 

[ksam]

Nobody here who can comment on this? I wonder if you compare let's say 30mg Ritalin LA which releases 50% instantly to 15mg crushed Ritalin LA, then would this be the same? Or would it still kick in faster or be more addictive?

 

[InterestingFACT]

The time release on medications has never worked properly for me. I always feel two distinct peaks with a crash in the middle. Very unpleasant.

Nothing inherently dangerous about crushing them, but taking it all at once is effectively doubling the instantaneous dosage of the drug that you're receiving. Don't expect the improved effects to last, because this will raise your tolerance. If your regular dosage is too low, see your doctor about getting it increased.

If you continue to crush the tablets, I would recommend taking half the powder in one dose, then the other half a few hours later. Or, alternatively, dissolve the powder in a bottle of water and sip it slowly throughout the day (I've done this, not too bad.)