IV Ritalin

[oxymoron310]

I have some questions about IV Methylphenidate. I have Ten 10mg suckers that I'd like to shoot. I am a very experienced IV drug user, not gonna go into details 8) I have a high tolerance to stimulants, it takes me 200mg of Dexedrine to get tweaked and I'm only 20 years old, 5' 5" and I've used IV Ritalin before, but I can't figure out the dosage I need... I've used it before, yes, but I can't remember how much I used, I was maybe 2 or 3 years younger. I'm thinking of doing 50mg and then redosing after 10 minutes another 50mg if I need more, but the thing is I only have one clean needle left.
Since I haven't used this in so long, what should I expect... is there anything I need to know? How does the high compare to Dexedrine? I was prescribed 45 mg of dexedrine a day when I was 16 (I had a nice doctor ) and that is usually what I compare most stimulants to because I have the most experience with it.
Also... How is paranoia? I need to know this since I have a history of getting paranoid, I get paranoid about paranoia. It's not unbearable but ya know... It sucks.

Also, I'm prescribed Vistaril. Will that help with the come down? I really don't have anything else to use. Any advice or ideas to cope?

EDIT: I said 200mg of Adderall, I meant Dexedrine. Yeah, it's that high.

 

[wezface]

First I'm going to tell you why you should not shoot methylphenidate. And then I'll tell you how.

methylphenidate pills like IR Ritalin contain talc, which is water soluble and impossible to filter out before you shoot. This stuff accumulates in the blood stream and can build up in the fine capillaries of the lungs and/or eyes, causing blindness and/or something called Ritalin lung, which you can google.
at high doses can cause extreme palpitations, high blood pressure, extreme paranoia, and death, though death is admittedly rare compared to other drugs (though this could be the low instance of IV Ritalin use as well).

THAT SAID, if you wanna get high on rits, either snort them or plug them. If you're still intent on IVing them, here's what you need to know:

If you have the IR pills, DO NOT USE HEAT. This breaks down even more of the crap in them that will end up in your bloodstream. Crush them into a fine powder and dissolve in water. Filter them at least twice using cotton or, ideally, use a micron filter. I would start with 20 or 30 mg as that seems to be a pretty standard starting dose and you have a tolerance, give it a few minutes, see how you feel, and then you'll want to redose anyway. The urge to redose on methylphenidate is pretty insane, so it's a good thing you don't have a ton. If you have the ER version, those require different prep (they'll either have the small beads in the capsule or the tablets containing wax) but the same principle and recommended start dose.

Really though, I would recommend plugging it. People report almost completely equal effectiveness between the two ROAs and it has far fewer adverse effects and potential complications.

Regarding the feeling, it feels a lot like IV coke without the rush. You will probably get paranoid, but IME extreme paranoia (for me at least) doesn't kick in until like 200mg so I'm not sure how intense that will be for you. If you can get some muscle relaxers those will probably help with the comedown. Drink lots of water as these can dehydrate you a ton, and good luck.

 

[Beachchick26]

200mg of adderal is a lot. I feel adderal is stronger than Ritalin. Never shot anything before so I don't know but I would start a low dose to see. If no one else is using your needle that should be fine right?

 

[wezface]

Many people don't like to re-use needles, and for good reason. Ignoring the chance of infection (which you shouldn't) from using unsterile IV equipment, they get duller with each use and hurt more as well as leaving more redness and scar tissue behind.

 

[oxymoron310]

I actually meant 200 mg of Dexedrine, not adderall. My tolerance is stupid high.
Thanks for the information.

 

[neurotic]

i agree with wez, IVing ritalin is not exactly the best idea because of the talc, but i know some times we do stupid shit anyway, so filter that shit man, at least with cotton, preferably micron filters if you can get them and plan on doing this more than once... i believe micron filtering or using Sterifilt will actually eliminate almost all particles (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21545559)

also, ritalin is not neurotoxic at all, and is actually neuroprotectant against amph neurotoxicity... but that's another story

lastly, personally i find IV ritalin pretty similar to snorted ritalin in effects, so there aren't really any pro's in IVing it other than greater bioavailability (your pick, save pills or save veins...), and also, very different from IV cocaine.

IV cocaine has a mindblowing rush that lasts minutes and then you're fucking paranoid and obsessing for another shot. IV ritalin is very different, barely a rush, just a quick and steady increase in effect (takes 30 seconds or so to fully hit, much different from coke) and then a steady and consistent 60-90 minute high. with coke you're all in for the 2 minute rush and the ringer but with ritalin i can enjoy the high for its duration. IV coke is pointless and solitary, while after a shot of ritalin i can actually get my ass up and be productive.

you seem like you have a high tolerance... the standard IV ritalin dose for me is 20mg, so may be try 30mg? 40mg can be uncomfortable for me. and yes ritalin is very anxiety inducing imo.

 

[Keif' Richards]

I've found methlyphendiate's already limited recreational value to be reduced by an amphetamine tolerance. I think at the levels that OP is using, the methylphenidate is just gonna cause a bunch of PNS stimulation. The rush might be the only enjoyable aspect, which is just more bad news, because the compulsion to redose is only going to get stronger as they go. Once the rush is over, they're just going to have a nagging case of cellulitis to keep them company.

 

[PriestTheyCalledHim]

Do not IV pills, or take that large of a dose of Dexedrine or Adderall. Sniffing pills is not a good thing to do either.

Just take a much lower dose orally, not even 100mg.

Good luck, and stay safe.

 

[CfZrx]

Hi moron If u must iv pills, i have found sterifilt is a good brand of filter. It's very easy to use

 

[oxymoron310]

Thanks for the replies guys, I've shot ritalin before and it's not worth it. I'm crashing now so I can't be bothered to quote but someone said the high is the same save maybe the rush when sniffed. I'd agree. bah.
It's enjoyable for about a half hour, then I shoot dope.

 

[Catsuit_Chastity]

I have some questions about IV Methylphenidate. I have Ten 10mg suckers that I'd like to shoot.

I never IVed, but I'm very experienced with plugging stims (Rectal ROA, which is only second to IV -- 96% vs 100%). So for all practical purposes, it's the same.

Ever since I discovered plugging, I never looked back. Diagnosed 16 years ago at the age of 24 with ADD-I (inattentive type without hyperactivity) and I've been plugging all my scripts for both therapeutic (half the prescribed oral dose) and recreational (moderate to high dose). I've plugged Novartis Ritalin IR (brand Methylphenidate), Dexedrine IR, Adderall and I'm now on a generic Methylphenidate script.

it takes me 200mg of Dexedrine to get tweaked

Although Dexedrine is a very potent stim, it's surprisingly very smooth! I find Dexies too soft, with little to no recreational value. Plugging 50mg Dexies (high dose) would give a mellow "high" at best -- good for chilling with friends... Overdosing on Dexies would only tweak me and turn me into a Zombie hyperfocussing for hours...

I've used IV Ritalin before, but I can't figure out the dosage I need... I'm thinking of doing 50mg and then redosing after 10 minutes another 50mg if I need more

I've been plugging Ritalin quite heavily lately and I have developed a high tolerance. I would normally plug 40mg Ritalin IR every 3 hours, 4x a day. (5x a day to extend the night and continue to re-dose up to 4x maximum the next day, after which a break for a day or two is required, else, efficiency drops and the drug is wasted with no effect)

How does the high compare to Dexedrine?

Injecting Ritalin (plugging or IV) is INTENSE. It kicks-in fast and hard. By the time I would step out the washroom I would feel huge amount of energy building up... within 10 minutes I would feel intense rush. +15 minutes I would feel euphoric. At the 30 minute mark I would be "speeding/sweating" for an hour... and would feel "high, over-focused & alert" for the next 3 hours. After which I would re-dose, or let it wear-off. The comedown is harsh and abrupt. A crash... with a terrible headache and 1 day hangover to recover...

Ritalin's rush is very intense compared to Dexedrine...

I was prescribed 45 mg of dexedrine a day when I was 16

Dexedrine is too potent for a 16-year-old teen and 45mg dexies/day is extreme, even for adults! I was being scripted dexies for the first time at 35 (5mg IRx3), 10 years after I started stimulants and the body got accustomed!

PS. 15 minutes ago I plugged 40mg Methylphenidate.... I FEEL A HELL OF A RUSH!!!!!!! (gotta go... to INTENSE to continue).