Anyone on Ritalin?

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Miramonti

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Ritalin is basically a refined/stronger version caffeine without the jittery side effects.

I take a relatively small amount each day and that's about what it is for me...like caffeine but enables a smarter focus than caffeine.

It doesn't increase sex drive but does sometimes give a nervous adrenaline feeling if I take it on an empty stomach. No big deal, its been a life changer for me so occassional side effects are totally insignificant compared to the benefits.
 

illusion88

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Originally posted by: Xyclone
WTF is that site, a bunch of stoners posting about their experiences? :confused:

It's Erowid! Your gateway into the drug world!
Honestly, best site ther is for drug information.
 

HombrePequeno

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Originally posted by: tweakmm
Originally posted by: HombrePequeno
I sure don't. One of my friends decided to mix Ritalin, codeine, and alcohol (yes, he is a moron). He was dry heaving the entire next day. Thank god it didn't kill him. That's just another reason to not mix prescription drugs with alcohol and also not take prescription drugs that weren't prescribed to you.
That sounds like a hell of a good time. ;)

Well it prevented him from getting head that night...so I guess it could have been a better night.
 

YoshiSato

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Originally posted by: Pandamonium
Ritalin is basically a refined/stronger version caffeine without the jittery side effects.

Refine some more and you've essentially got adderall. Further refine for speed.

They're all stimulants, which are also diuretics IIRC. The urge to urinate is totally normal. Nervousness/stomach pains might be related to your dosage/adjustment to ritalin. What is your dosage?

WRONG!!

Ritalin is chemically no different than cocaine.

Why do you give a stimulant to HYPERACTIVE people? fracken retared if you ask me.
 

HombrePequeno

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Originally posted by: YoshiSato
Originally posted by: Pandamonium
Ritalin is basically a refined/stronger version caffeine without the jittery side effects.

Refine some more and you've essentially got adderall. Further refine for speed.

They're all stimulants, which are also diuretics IIRC. The urge to urinate is totally normal. Nervousness/stomach pains might be related to your dosage/adjustment to ritalin. What is your dosage?

WRONG!!

Ritalin is chemically no different than cocaine.

Why do you give a stimulant to HYPERACTIVE people? fracken retared if you ask me.

So it overloads their system and calms them down? That's just a guess.
 

UNCjigga

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I was on Strattera (also diagnosed as an adult, when I was 24) but recently stopped taking it.