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Staying up for 24 hours

Midazle

Midazle

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I am going to be attending an outdoor paintball event that lasts 24 hours. I usually have no trouble staying up for extended periods of time except towards the last few hours I start to nod a little. That and after the 24 hours is up I have to head somewhere for another 2 hours to sit and discuss some things (its like a club). Anyways I take Adderall XR 30mg (I have a script for all this since I have ADD) in the morning and it usually lasts anywhere from 7-10 hours and I also take Amphetamine tabs 10mg as a booster in the afternoon technically its supposed to be everyday but I do as needed and told her everyday so I can keep getting the Amphetamine tabs so if I can sleep in and take them later in the day without being jacked up tell 1am...lol...

anyways event starts at 8AM on day one and ends on day 2 at 5PM so I guess its not EXACTLY 24 hours but still. So I need to be attentive for the entire time so i was thinking take my Adderall XR 30mg in the morning then take the 10mg amphetamine at like 4 or 5 then just take 5-10mg q4-5h following? Idk you guys probably have more experience with staying up then I do. I mean I understand pharmacology very well because of my studies but knowledge and application are different things...
 
Can i just ask are you refering to pure amphetamines as well as Adderall xr.? If so why would you be prescribed the both!! are you refering to dexamphetamine or ritalin as well as adderall or pure amphetamine sorry im confused!!
 
If you absolutely have to stay up that long (NOTE: I don't recommend doing this very often at all) then simply redose when you feel yourself getting tired and coming off the prior doses. I don't recommend mixing amphetamines (Dexedrine, mixed amphetamine salts, dextroamphetamine, Adderall, whatever you wanna call 'em) with Ritalin/Concerta/methylphenidate. Stick with one drug and use that.

If you're using the IR (instant release) 10mg amphetamine tabs, you can probably go 4-6 hours between doses, depending on your tolerance and how sleepy you are. Make sure you're eating throughout this experience and stay hydrated. The best way to do this is have a bottle of water nearby at all times, just sip on it.

Staying hydrated and eating enough is the best way to make the inevitable comedown that much easier to deal with.
 
NeighborhoodThreat said:
If you absolutely have to stay up that long (NOTE: I don't recommend doing this very often at all) then simply redose when you feel yourself getting tired and coming off the prior doses. I don't recommend mixing amphetamines (Dexedrine, mixed amphetamine salts, dextroamphetamine, Adderall, whatever you wanna call 'em) with Ritalin/Concerta/methylphenidate. Stick with one drug and use that.

If you're using the IR (instant release) 10mg amphetamine tabs, you can probably go 4-6 hours between doses, depending on your tolerance and how sleepy you are. Make sure you're eating throughout this experience and stay hydrated. The best way to do this is have a bottle of water nearby at all times, just sip on it.

Staying hydrated and eating enough is the best way to make the inevitable comedown that much easier to deal with.
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Yeah I'm not going to be mixing methylphenidate with amphetamines..I hate methylphenidate...WAYYY to short acting, though I imagine it could be useful for some who need it in the PM. And yes I will be drinking water and eating religiously...I already do that but I will make sure to monitor that of course...amphetamines can really run you down if you loose track of that. Also I have klonopin script for sleep so no issues with that but I will of course take that as usual.

wolverhamptonian said:
Can i just ask are you refering to pure amphetamines as well as Adderall xr.? If so why would you be prescribed the both!! are you refering to dexamphetamine or ritalin as well as adderall or pure amphetamine sorry im confused!!
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Pure Amphetamine instant release tablets. I take them in the afternoon as prescribed when and/or if the Adderall XR wears off. I shat bricks when I went to pick up the script and it said "Amphetamine", it is indeed Amphetamine and not dextroamphetamine or mixed salts! Instantly thought of WWII pilots when :D :D haha. Don't notice any difference between the Amphetamine tabs and the Adderall other than obviously onset of action being faster than the XR caps. To be honest its probably just generic Adderall IR but it says "generic for: Amphetamine IR tabs". I think the pharmacist was in a rush or screwed up on the label...either way I keep those bad boys extra hidden because left em' out once and my friend was like "HOLY S*** YOU HAVE AMPHETAMINE WTF WTF!!!11". Mostly stigma...amphetamines are amphetamines....
 
Amphetamine is actually a mixture of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine. You're right though, amphetamine and mixed amphetamine salts (that is, a mixture of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine) are the same thing.

Glad to hear you're not planning on mixing methylphenidate with any amphetamines.
 
NeighborhoodThreat said:
Amphetamine is actually a mixture of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine. You're right though, amphetamine and mixed amphetamine salts (that is, a mixture of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine) are the same thing.

Glad to hear you're not planning on mixing methylphenidate with any amphetamines.
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Yeah they are rotary isomers. Is there even the slightest difference between amphetamine and mixed salts? I know adderall is like 75% dex and 25% levo but does anyone manufacture pure amphetamine tabs? Just curious...Btw what are the risks of mixing methylphenidate with amphetamines? I'm assuming possible serotonin syndrome, convultions and just general overstimulation...my doc suggested Adderall XR with ritalin IR in the afternoon but I told her that was a no-no and Idk if she didn't want to eat her words or she just didn't know...8o
 
This is stupid. Just sleep well and set an alarm for a few minutes before you have to go. Take a bunch of nyquil or benadryl to knock you out, but that's the only drug you should be considering. Telling you how to stay up for longer than the human body is supposed to isn't HR, especially when we're suggesting drugs that you don't need.
 
The Network said:
This is stupid. Just sleep well and set an alarm for a few minutes before you have to go. Take a bunch of nyquil or benadryl to knock you out, but that's the only drug you should be considering. Telling you how to stay up for longer than the human body is supposed to isn't HR, especially when we're suggesting drugs that you don't need.
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Your probably right but I figured since I have a valid script for it as I have ADD, generally not an idiot, interested in medicine, know enough about pharmacology, etc. Besides its not like I just said "Guys I need to stay up for 36 hours straight, should I quadruple my Adderall XR dose and snort some coke as needed?". Anyways I'm not going to debate on harm reduction, its an excellent thing and something I would like to instill in others but I asked a question and it did not include debating the ethics of it. I'll take the responsibility of my actions. Besides I'll be around two paramedic's on my paintball team, not implying the issues will be any more raised that I initially analyzed. Not to mention the purpose of the medication is to increase focus and attentiveness during times I am awake which will include this event, I don't need an amphetamine crash I usually sleep through in the middle of a fun safe event...I do appreciate your input though I get a bit nervous when everyone is "pro" and not "con".:)
 
Make sure to also eat healthy. Whole wheat/complex carbs, protein, multivitamin, and B complex should give you a nice boost of extra energy.

Oh, and try not to have sugar.
 
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