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Dexedrine - How much is too much

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Hi,

I have thirty 15 mg Dexedrine SR capsules, and I was wondering how insufflating it compares to taking them orally. I've seen a lot of posts saying that it can be toxic or something if snorted at a certain dosage. I have somewhat high blood pressure, but nothing alarming or anything, so I'm not sure if snorting/orally effects blood pressure differently. I'm prescribed one of these pills per day orally, but haven't taken them yet. Which method produces the least harming effect?

Thanks.
 
just take them orally. If youve never done any amphetamines before a single 15mg xr should be plenty. If you find it keeps you up at night you could try crushing it and taking it early in the morning.
 
lol dont snort the beads. even if you crush it up with a mortar and pestle or credit card or whatever, there will still be some beads you just cant crush. i have tried crushing and snorting the XR beads way back when in highschool and i didnt even get a high looool. i just a clogged ass nose with beads in it hahahahaha. it was sooo stupid i acrually laughed at myself for being sooo stupid after snorting 1 of the lines i cut up. then i just put the rest into a cup and added water, and took it like an alcoholic shot.

okk so the moral of the story, DONT SNORT THEM!!!! if you want to get somewhat a better experience do what i do. i empty the beads into a cup (like an alcohol shot glass), get somthing flat at the bottom or aynthing that will crush up the beads at the bottom of the cup. crush and mash as best as you can until mst of the beads have been crushed, then add a little water, stir and drink. this is the second best way to take the dex while also being really really safe.

i like to crush up the beads, add water, and plug which is absolutely the best way to take pharm amphetamines if you ask me!! it is also really really safe to stick addy water up your butt than to snort those beads. ughhh snorting those shits hurt soooo bad, made my nose bleed the next day, and i couldnt breath out mah nostrils for like a week. loool please do not snort them.
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the best way to take them: crush up, add water and plug with an oral syringe. you can find an oral syringe at any pharmacy and they will be super cheap and it will be worth the effort. if you dont want to plugg it (add water and stick up your ass) then i suggest drinking the addy water instead of getting a syringe and plugging.

stay safe, eat some food during the experience even if you have to force yourself, and stay hydrated!!!!!!

best of luck,
-laC
 
Snorting leads to a lot of problems (respiratory/circulatory) and really aggravates the nasal passages. Orally is much more healthy and effective at that.
 
I just took one 15 mg pill orally about 45 minutes ago, not feeling anything yet. Took it on a fairly empty stomach as well. Checked my blood pressure and it was relatively normal. Thinking about taking a bit more if I don't feel anything in the next half hour or so.
 
give it about 15-20 mins. With no tolerance it might take a little bit to realize what you're feeling.
 
Update: I feel pretty racy now, (duh) but I feel like it could be potentiated. I checked my BP and it's fine, 99 pulse. Should I take more orally or is that risking anything?
 
If you don't have any tolerance, 15mg XR is a good starting point. While you could take another 15mg XR (for a total of 30mg) I say stay where you are for now. You don't want to start in taking higher doses because that's just going to jack up your tolerance. Stay where you are and see how you feel in a few hours. Dexedrine XR's "sweet spot" is 10-20mg (for me anyway).
 
^Yeah I'm not going to do anymore today, it's making me feel jittery and shit, like Adderall. one more thing, i know mixing is never okay, but is it safe to drink 2 beers in the same day as taking it? I took the pill about 2-3 hours ago, and plan on drinking 2 beers in the next 4 hours.
 
Also, decent vitamin c doses should help to reduce the duration a bit. Redosing xrs is almost never a good idea. (imo)
 
Yeah, I agree. After the experience I had yesterday on it, I think I'm going to ask for a methylphenidate instead. I have ADHD and I have no idea how anyone can concentrate while on an amphetamine. It just doesn't give you that huge motivation boost like Ritalin or Concerta would.
 
you can't snort the spanules unless you get rid of the wax covering, which is possible and easy to find out how to do if you search. They are great orally though, I take 20mg/day but could easily do 100mg/day. My gf is prescribed 80mg/day. How much is too much? depends on the person, anything over 40mg at once and i am spun enough, i think too much for me at one time would be 80-100mg but i've never had the desire to get that spun. Start at 15mg, should provide decent euphoria and stimulation, if not then 30mg most certainly will, unless you have ADD or something, my gf who has ADD can handle a much higher dose than i can.

don't get methylphenidate instead it's shit compared to dexedrine, dexedrine is probably the 2nd best stimulant ever. I guess this varies for people but methylphenidate doesn't do shit to me compared to dexedrine, the difference is astounding.


^most psych docs will make you titrate up to the highest dose possible that you can stand and then that is your dose. If 15mg doesn't do it, up it to 30, if that doesn't do it go to 40 then 50. This dose varies for individuals especially with ADD/ADHD, you likely just need a higher dose. You shouldn't get jittery from it though, make sure you do not drink caffeine as that will give you jitters. The majority of people find dexedrine too smooth compared to adderall. I think it's fucked up that Drs do this but when i get the green light for a speed binge from a psychiatrist who specialized in ADD/ADHD for their whole career, then i'm on board.
 
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Ah okay, thanks a lot. Is it safe to to do moderate labour while on 15 mg? I work at a warehouse building skids and am not sure if it will be risky to raise my heart rate while on it?
 
Dexedrine (dextro-amphetamine, say the better speed) is used as 2nd line treatment for ADHD/ADD disorders.
The normal dosage range is usually between 15-45mg per day (usually 3×5mg or 3×10mg). You should be fine with a single dose of 15mg.

"Too much" with amphetamines can mean two things:
① you took too much at once
② you have a habit and it's showing

The first is characterized by agitation, nervosity, anxiety, the feeling of being on the verge of a crackdown. With a full-blown overdose, this may result in an acute panic attack and/or psychosis.

The second progresses more gradually and has, besides the symptoms mentioned above, also signs of depression, agression, anhedonia, and paranoia. In a later stage this may too develop into psychosis.

The problem is that the brain adapts quite fast to amphetamine, which means the euphoric and stimulating effects wear off and the user may be tempted to increase the dose. The higher dose will trigger the unwanted effects more rapidly.

One more warning: there are people who feel next to nothing with 3×10mg a day, and others who will have "too much" with the same dose. As with all drugs, I would recommend staying on the safe side here, as amphetamine is quite demanding of the body.
 
you're okay to do moderate labour on 15mg of dexedrine. Your heart rate will be increased compared to normal and you'll probably sweat more but unless you have a heart problem, there shouldn't be any issues whatsoever.

^though the brain adapts fast to abusing amphetamines, their efficacy in treating ADD/ADHD can remain for a very long time if used therapeutically, says my psychiatrist who studies this stuff constantly. I asked him about long term efficacy and that's what he told me. Not to appeal to authority but i think he's correct for the most part.
 
RobotRipping said:
^though the brain adapts fast to abusing amphetamines, their efficacy in treating ADD/ADHD can remain for a very long time if used therapeutically, says my psychiatrist who studies this stuff constantly. I asked him about long term efficacy and that's what he told me. Not to appeal to authority but i think he's correct for the most part.
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In AD(H)D the dopamine system is out of balance. Dopaminergics (just like amphetamine) will level this out and the euphoric effects may appear as beginner's side effects. So in short (as I have understood it): before amphetamine: all systems but dopamine normal. After starting up ADHD drugs: dopamine normal, some other parts slightly stimulated. After tolerance: all systems more or less normal.
 
Sublimase said:
In AD(H)D the dopamine system is out of balance.
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wrong. there's no conclusive evidence that ADHD is caused by any form of chemical imbalance, hence the constant debate on whether or not treating it with stimulants is really effective.

in terms of dexedrine, i'd follow all the advice given when first starting on it. i made the mistake of starting on high doses and now need a solid 80mg at once to get me going. it's pointless and wasteful, keep tolerance as low as you can for as long as you can
 
Well I took the 15 for 3 days in a row now, only felt it the first day and for a short period of time. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to see if I need an increased dose, or if I can change to something that will help me focus more and give me less of a recreational high that doesn't do me any good.
 
Next time mix baking soda with water & take a shot of that 45-60min before swallowing your pills. The raised pH in your stomach will increase the bioavailablility of the amphetamine & prolong the effects.
 
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