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"(initially i tried methylphenidate (ritalin) but it was a little too "up and down" for me, it seemed to tail off before my next dose was due but i then switched to lisdexamphetamine (Elvanse/Vyvanse) which has proven incredibly effective)" As an example of how Your Mileage May Vary, methylphenidate works well for me, but Vyvanse made my porn viewing skyrocket.
Agreed Adderall (and to a lesser extent Ritalin) turns me into a raging nympho but also made certain parts not work (pretty crappy biological joke if you ask me), due to the fact that Adderall is a blend of both left and right amphetamines. The left amphetamines stimulate the peripheral nervous system which is why some may experience sexual side effects like impotence as well as more cardiovascular side effects. As w…
Re: Ask HN: Developers with ADHD/ADD, how do you cope?
#71wow desoxyn is a pretty powerful chemical (if memory serves its pharmaceutical methamphetamine) just getting elvanse was a struggle for me and its not enough that ive stopped backing it up with cigs and coffee, i wouldnt think id need to go to the level of desoxyn but a slightly higher dose on my elvanse would likely help me however theyre reluctant enough to give me the dose i have let alone increase it