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<blockquote data-quote="David Hallen" data-source="post: 284332" data-attributes="member: 7640"><p>I am familiar with Vyvanse, which I assume is the same medication. </p><p>First, there are a variety of dosages. Rather than mess with your pills and cutting them or emptying them, why not just have your doctor prescribe a lower dosage? That makes no sense. </p><p></p><p>Further, to say that the effect of ADHD medication is to "Shut down" the brain (or to say it of anti-psycotics) is more than misleading, it is completely incorrect. </p><p></p><p>For a more reliable understanding of what ADHD medications do, it is best to check the manufacturer's website or consult your doctor. </p><p></p><p>Basically, some time ago, it was found that stimulants for people with ADHD had a different reaction than expected. The stimulants helped the patients focus more, thus relieving many of the problems focusing during cognitive learning and functioning. </p><p></p><p>If one has ADHD, a dosage that is too high could actually result in somnolence, whereas if someone else took the medication, they may feel speedy. </p><p></p><p>That's just a general description. Again, any medication page or manufacturer's page would explain the process in greater detail. </p><p></p><p>I had little success with Ritalin, Metadate, Concerta. I had more success with AdderallXR, although it made me overfocus on things for hours. Vyvanse has given me back clarity of thought without feeling as medicated as AdderallXR. </p><p></p><p>That is my experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="David Hallen, post: 284332, member: 7640"] I am familiar with Vyvanse, which I assume is the same medication. First, there are a variety of dosages. Rather than mess with your pills and cutting them or emptying them, why not just have your doctor prescribe a lower dosage? That makes no sense. Further, to say that the effect of ADHD medication is to "Shut down" the brain (or to say it of anti-psycotics) is more than misleading, it is completely incorrect. For a more reliable understanding of what ADHD medications do, it is best to check the manufacturer's website or consult your doctor. Basically, some time ago, it was found that stimulants for people with ADHD had a different reaction than expected. The stimulants helped the patients focus more, thus relieving many of the problems focusing during cognitive learning and functioning. If one has ADHD, a dosage that is too high could actually result in somnolence, whereas if someone else took the medication, they may feel speedy. That's just a general description. Again, any medication page or manufacturer's page would explain the process in greater detail. I had little success with Ritalin, Metadate, Concerta. I had more success with AdderallXR, although it made me overfocus on things for hours. Vyvanse has given me back clarity of thought without feeling as medicated as AdderallXR. That is my experience. [/QUOTE]
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