Hello McClure77. I`m a man from North Norway. I`m born in 1979 and currently using 30mg ritalin capsules modified release. I got the ADD diagnosis in may 2006. The first med i started with was ritaline tablets, every 3-4 hours but that made med have alot of up and downs every day. And i always had to keep a eye on the time. Was pretty exhausting. I`ve tried Strattera and Concerta but those wasnt the right meds for me. Strattera diddn`t work as expected, i started feeling sick a few days after i started using it. So i had to stop, in agreement with my doctor. Concerta i worked on that for a year, but i then in the end i had a bad depression it improved when i stopped using it. I had to reduce the dosage step by step, but me and others i have talked with had a bad experience with it. The medication im on now ritalin capsules modified release is the right one for me. And ive used it for about 2 years now. The capsule lasts between 6-9 hours, but that depends from person to person. In my case 6 hours, after those six hours its enough to supplement with 2,5mg ritalin tablets every 3-4 hours. It have worked and still works for me, and its the only thing that have worked for me so far. I have actually finished two exams in dog training training as a instructor and i can thank the medication for my concentration to get thru it. Now the only thing i need now is a dog. But the medication, i have tried a few. Before the diagnosis i even used anti depressants, but they made me feel emotionless and it felt diddnt get happy or sad. Ritalin made my emotions feel normal, and i could start to understand the emotions of myself and others. But medication is something we try, i used a long time to find the right combination, I hope you find the right medicine for you. Many doctors i`ve meet they are hesitant to prescribe central stimulating meds, but usually when they see the difference they finally understand.

God Luck to you :)

-Chaser

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Hi McClure77,

I have been using Adderall Xr and Adderall regular as a step down. I found that the jumpy issue affected me as well. To eliminate this, I use a high dose B 12 as a chaser. The original 5 hour energy drinks have a high dose of B 12 and Taurine (amino acid), it will take the edge off and reduce rebound substantially.

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I have tried just about EVERY single medication for ADHD. I really think it is dependent on your situation and that can change over time. Meds have worked for me for a while and then they will become less effective. Currently, I am trying Vyvanse for my ADD. I have to take high doses of meds b/c I metabolize things very quickly, so I am taking 120 mg of Vyvanse three times a day (at 9 am, 1 pm, and 5pm) and it lasts until about 9 pm, when I would completely CRASH and feel horrible. So now I am taking a small dose of Dexedrine Spansules (45 mg) about half an hour before the crash and it helps me come much more slowly and I do not have that crash feeling. Also this regimen doesn't change my sleep patterns. I take a benzo to sleep, but the Vyvanse interferes with my sleep less than other medications, like Adderall. I am a dual-diagnosis too (ADHD/PTSD/depression) so I take some meds that help with my ADHD that are not stimulants--Wellbutrin XL and Cymbalta. Don't think I have ever heard of anyone else using Cymbalta for ADHD, but it really made a difference in my depression and concentration when I started taking it.

My advice: Get a good Psychiatrist--one you trust and can be honest with--and you will be able to work with her to get you on the right medication(s).

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I'm curious about your chaser approach. When you say chase, do you mean immediately with your Adderall or sometime after as it's wearing off? I recently started a new treatment with Provigil, which makes me a bit jumpy too, so I can't imagine adding other stimulants at the same time (i.e., I've switched to decaf for my morning coffee). But before Provigil, I liked the 5-hr drinks as a late afternoon pick-me-up without side effects. Perhaps I can restore it to my day when needed.

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Abbott said: Hi McClure77,

I have been using Adderall Xr and Adderall regular as a step down. I found that the jumpy issue affected me as well. To eliminate this, I use a high dose B 12 as a chaser. The original 5 hour energy drinks have a high dose of B 12 and Taurine (amino acid), it will take the edge off and reduce rebound substantially.

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Thanks guys. Yes it seems like there is something for everyone, and it depends on everyone's varying symptoms.

I'll continue to investigate!

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