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Posted by qbsbrown on December 14, 2008, at 11:06:12
I notice that the max dosage on both of them is 60mgs, so i was wondering if the 10mg dosages would roughly be the same?
Brian
Posted by psychobot5000 on December 16, 2008, at 23:24:43
In reply to adderall vs Ritalin MG equivalents, posted by qbsbrown on December 14, 2008, at 11:06:12
> I notice that the max dosage on both of them is 60mgs, so i was wondering if the 10mg dosages would roughly be the same?
>
> BrianHi Brian,
As I understand it, the rule of thumb for dosing-equivalence between ritalin and amphetamine (d-amphetamine) is 1mg dexamphetamine = 2mg ritalin (approximately). So the amphetamine is roughly twice as potent. However, adderall is not pure amphetamine--it's a mix of amphetamine compounds--various versions of d-amphetamine bonded to other chemicals. They do this so mostly that the dose enters the blood more gradually. (there's also a bit of l-amphetamine also). Anyway, if I remember right, 3mg of adderall are equal to about 2mg pure amphetamine. Do the math on dosing:
(3/2 mg adderall) = 2mg ritalin
(multiply both sides by 2)
3mg adderall = 4mg ritalin.I think that's probably fairly close. So 10mg adderall would be about 13.3mg ritalin.
Posted by qbsbrown on December 17, 2008, at 0:37:05
In reply to Re: adderall vs Ritalin MG equivalents » qbsbrown, posted by psychobot5000 on December 16, 2008, at 23:24:43
Thanks for the answer.
Which stimulant has the most stimulating properties btw, or is it just trial and error.
I just started Adderall, and i would have to take an insane dose to stay awake. It wears off about 1-2 hours after i take it.
I might go back to ritalin.
Posted by B2chica on December 17, 2008, at 14:49:46
In reply to Re: adderall vs Ritalin MG equivalents, posted by qbsbrown on December 17, 2008, at 0:37:05
Ritaline seemed to work a little better regarding physical energy but was way shorter acting for me than adderall (not xr).
however i felt more of a crash with ritalin...i would immediately feel a crash if i forgot to take my second/third dose of ritalin
whereas is adderall its smoother for me.best wishes
b2c.
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