Stimulants I only experience physical stimulation and slight euphoria with Adderall

[reflekt]

I'm very experienced with Adderall at this point because I'm determined to find a sweet dose that helps me whilst being productive. But, that is not going very well.

I've got a month supply of 20mg XR since November and only once was I really able to focus and be proud getting some studying done (in a way that matched how it effects my friends) and that was at a dose of 30-40mg crushed and parachuted.

Other than that, I just use Adderall to get through tired days.

I've discussed this here before and seen similar cases, but really, why no psychological benefits with Adderall?

I'll be able to try some Dexedrine within the next month or so. Think that would help better than Adderall?

Any responses are appreciated, thanks.

 

[OpanRanger30]

Dexedrine is definitely more euphoric... What doses are you usually taking, and how often? That's really pretty important information

 

[DexterMeth]

Have you tried levoamphetamine by itself? I would try it before dextroamphetamine, as d-amp is a lot more abusable than Adderall and levo-amp alone.

Also, look into perhaps getting instance release, cutting the dose in half and dosing twice a day.

 

[reflekt]

I started at half of a 20mg XR and am now to the point where I need 40mg XR if I want to find benefits with productivity (such as studying and homework). That's 2x20mg XR, and effects me the same way 10mg XR effects a friend of mine. He loves that dose. But, obviously, im tortured with side effects at that dose.

Also, I have not tried levoamphetamine by itself. I didn't even know that was available to be honest. Only heard of Adderall and Dexedrine for ADHD amps.

 

[DexterMeth]

I don't take amps anymore, or at least currently, but 20-30mg of dexedrine would get me jacked in a good way.

You should just address the tolerance issue with your prescriber, being honest, and he might switch you right over to instant release Adderall, and they are far cheaper too.

Do a search through these forums for "amphetamine potentation". There are plenty of things to take that are over the counter (including vitamins) that will greatly increase the effect of amps and in different ways.

 

[Auwksee1991]

check out Desoxyn. %)

seriously though if you are taking it daily (?) then that would definitely explain why it would seem to affect you a lot less. you simply gain a tolerance and "get used" to the effects of the drug. if you increase the dosage you would definitely feel more stimulation and euphoria, but it might actually decrease your ability to focus on something for an extended period of time. there's definitely a sweet spot for work/homework/school/etc

i am not that experienced with amphetamines, a speed freak friend of mine always said that addies were better for studying and schoolwork; I have done both addies and dex and I definitely enjoyed dexedrine a lot more- i dont really like speed, but it's pretty damn abusable. the IR version might be a better fit for you like Dexters saying

 

[reflekt]

Thanks for the responses.

I'll definitely make note of the tolerance buildup and try and find the sweet spot. Perhaps Dexedrine is too abusable but I'll give it a shot I think anyway. And lol @ desoxyn, but I'm in Canada and it's not available .

 

[Swimmingdancer]

Thanks for the responses.

I'll definitely make note of the tolerance buildup and try and find the sweet spot. Perhaps Dexedrine is too abusable but I'll give it a shot I think anyway. And lol @ desoxyn, but I'm in Canada and it's not available .

That's probably your problem. The "time-release" version of Adderall is the only kind available in Canada and it sucks for a lot of people. Some may have increased energy and focus but many don't. Mainly I just got the side effects with none of the benefits and found that my tolerance was going up very quickly so I just stopped taking it. I have tried the American quick-release or "IR" and it worked way better for me. You can go to the US and get a doctor or psychiatrist to prescribe American meds for you but it's a pain in the ass unless you're going down there anyway, and you do have to pay for the Dr visit (although the medication itself is often much cheaper). If you are getting your Adderall legally prescribed to you I would tell your doctor it's not working and see what else he can give you to try. He'll likely suggest the Dexedrine.

 

[R(x)AGE]

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should be grateful for that.
how do u fucking feel without it.

 

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Wow I rambled way too long..

just have your doctor try different stimulant options to see what works best for you... if he is willing. I think dexedrine would be worth a shot... less side effects too more clarity..


if you can for any medicine you choose try to get a tablet form because the XR formulations tend to be unreliable and are highly dependable on many variables, including yourself, and the alkalinity of your stomach/gastroinstestinal tract... the second part of the dose (or for shit like vyvanse... the majority of the duration) really does not feel like it works fully or at all... so to help with that I feel better about that when I take the second dose myself in a tablet form.. I know I'm getting it that way too moreso at least... unless I take it with orange juice or something acidic... even milk is acidic... lactic acid... but ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is the worst and kills the amphetamine drugs... probably methylphenidate too... you can try Focalin if you're interested in the dextro isomer of methylphenidate... not sure if it exists by you or not... I would even try it if someone let me get some but I would rather prefer the dexamphetamine drugs alone... I know it. But the dexmethylphenidate could prove interesting at least... since its alone and not a racemic mixture of d-l isomers of the drug... just a thought.