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Posted by Hattree on May 13, 2002, at 10:18:36
Have been thinking of trying life without stimulants, but can't seem to get past the crash. Anyone have a suggestion for how to lessen the exhaustion and (especially) the depression involved in getting off dexedrine?
Posted by Rakken on May 13, 2002, at 11:01:22
In reply to How to get off pstims?, posted by Hattree on May 13, 2002, at 10:18:36
I'd suggest lowering the daily dose a little (5 mgs). Stay at that dose for at least a few weeks. Maybe even a month. Then try lowering it another small amount. Usually if you stop stimulants cold turkey you'll have three very bad (depressed/exhausted) days to get through. Maybe even more than three. Could be a week. If it's really hard, some Sudafed or something might help a little. Drink coffee, soda or tea to help get you started in the morning. Another thing you could do is switch over to Adderall which is less potent. If you take 15 mg Dexedrine, then take 15 mg Adderall and see if that makes it a little easier to ween off stimulants. And you can break Adderall tablets into very little pieces so you can really control how much you take.
Posted by 3 Beer Effect on May 14, 2002, at 2:12:35
In reply to How to get off pstims?, posted by Hattree on May 13, 2002, at 10:18:36
Posted by Hattree on May 15, 2002, at 9:19:57
In reply to Re: How to get off pstims?, posted by Rakken on May 13, 2002, at 11:01:22
Thanks, Rakken. The Adderall seems to be of some help.
> I'd suggest lowering the daily dose a little (5 mgs). Stay at that dose for at least a few weeks. Maybe even a month. Then try lowering it another small amount. Usually if you stop stimulants cold turkey you'll have three very bad (depressed/exhausted) days to get through. Maybe even more than three. Could be a week. If it's really hard, some Sudafed or something might help a little. Drink coffee, soda or tea to help get you started in the morning. Another thing you could do is switch over to Adderall which is less potent. If you take 15 mg Dexedrine, then take 15 mg Adderall and see if that makes it a little easier to ween off stimulants. And you can break Adderall tablets into very little pieces so you can really control how much you take.
Posted by Hattree on May 15, 2002, at 9:23:43
In reply to Substitute NoDoz/Iced Tea/Coffee to wean off Dex (nm), posted by 3 Beer Effect on May 14, 2002, at 2:12:35
Alas, I'm big on caffeine, too. In my arsenal I have Ritalin, Adderall and Phentermine. I could probably get Provigil, also. Got an opinion about which would make the best step down from all-day dex? Also, any herbs, aminos or vitamins that might help?
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