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Adderall compared to caffeine/nicotine
by Rkk71, Apr 21, 2008 03:13PM
I know no one here is really qualified to answer this, but how would you think a low dose (10mg) of adderalls stimulating effects, compare to drinking energy drinks, and using nicotine several times a day (I chew, about 3 times per day). I am on a low dose of adderall, 5mg twice per day, it should probably be more but it has a positive effect and im comfortable with it right now. I don't like the idea of taking an "amphetamine" and asked my doctor if its safer then consuming heavy caffeinated drinks, and chewing, since the days I don't take adderall I use them more, and when I take the adderall, I don't seem to use caffeine or nicotine nearly as much. Her answer was definately the adderall was the safer alternative (obviously because of the tabacco) but she wouldn't really say how caffeine compares. I also suffer from depression, and I'm not currently takin an AD but the adderall seems to have a more positive effect on days I'm feeling really down. I'm 24 and am a recovering alcoholic, I know all about dependence, withdrawal, and the hellish nightmare it all is, I had the worst of it. I don't ever want to go through it again. But I have major problems with waking up in the morning, and thinking clear through out the day. I was diagnosed add younger but never took meds since I managed to do well in school. Any opinions here would be greatly appreciated. thanks!
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by musicmama, Apr 21, 2008 10:28PM
To: Rkk71
I agree with your doctor. My brother is a recovering alcoholic who "abuses" caffeine because of the high it gives him. I firmly believe he is and has always been ADD, but it wasn't diagnosed back then. Caffeine has other side effects if used in excess. It gives you a high, but gives you a big down once it has run through your system. It can also cause ulcers. The good thing about adderall is it is a time released drug, keeping you feeling balanced all day. Good luck and God Bless.
by jessikaspaz, Apr 22, 2008 12:58AM
I used to take ephedra before it was banned and it worked wonders for my ADHD. But after the ban I had to go to regular meds. I take Adderal and it works great for me, but now coffee no longer puts me to sleep so I find myself drinking a lot more to bounce off the walls.
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