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So I've tried both, and they both work, but with different effects. The dex is the only thing that helps with executive function, that kick start to actually initiate tasks. But Ritalin is more effective in muting the mental noise which helps me stay focused longer. It also helps me regulate my emotions much better. I have young kids and life gets hectic, so ritalin helps be keep my cool in this moments. But I'm reluctant to give up the Dex (what I'm currently prescribed) because I need it most work days to get things moving.

I wonder if anyone has the same experience and whether they've managed to work with their prescriber to use both on lower doses?

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[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

You lucky son of a bitch. I can't get either

[-] [email protected] 1 points 10 hours ago

What part of the world do you live in? Those are the two main ones here in Australia

[-] [email protected] 1 points 9 hours ago

US. Pharmacies never have stims in stock.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

You're kidding right? The land of the free? The most medicated nation on the planet?

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

What is dex? When i searched it seems slang for dysexecutive function not a med

[-] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago

Normally short for Dexamfetamine (depending on your country) lisdexamfetamine is a long release version which your body breaks down into dexamfetamine over a longer period eg. One a day vs multiple tabs multiple times a day.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago

Correct, I'm currently using Dexamfetamine (Aspen) It's commonly prescribed for ADHD here in Australia. Among the others study as Ritalin and Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamime).

[-] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago

I’m guessing they mean dextroamphetamine

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Or maybe lisdexamphetamine?

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I assume dexmethylphenidate, it's related to but a slightly different chemical structure vs Ritalin. I'm surprised to see someone use them together given they're so similar

Though reading the other comment I've learned dextroamphetamine is also a thing, I wonder if that's the chemical structure equivalent for amphetamines/adderal

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Dextroamphetamine is an isomer of amphetamine, marketed under the trade name Dexedrine, commonly shortened to Dex among recreational users, presumably also so among people actually using for ADHD

[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

Not entirely identical, but I know what you mean.

I was on long release dex combo (Adderall) for a while and it gave me the “drive” like you mentioned. But it screwed with my sleep and I had to get away from it since I reacted badly to the fillers in generics. I also found certain formulations wore off fast and left me with the infamous “ADHD crash” and made my afternoons and nights miserable. This is down to individual brain chemistry, though.

On a long release Ritalin now and my brain is quiet too. I don’t necessarily get the “reward” from starting or finishing tasks and have to push myself to initiate but once the process is started I’m okay.

For comparison unmedicated the whole thing is like walking through glass barefoot and soaking my feet in lemon juice after.

You might be able to get a dual script, depending on where you live. Like have Dex first thing in the AM, then short acting Ritalin later in the day to keep even. Only way to know is to ask your psych.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago

Yeah I plan to ask at my next review. But that's a little while down the track. My prescribing Dr might be able to though

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