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Can I Take Ritalin LA And Adderall IR Together To Get Better Results?

Am I crazy for thinking Adderall is a better pick me up medication whereas Ritalin is better for studying and focus? And the two should be combined in my daily routine Ritalin LA to replace the Adderal XR (too many side effects, Adderal IR doesnt give me side effects.) Thanks for help.
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Greetings !

Well the answer is NO, you should not take these two stimulants together as they when taken together can increase the side effect risk manifold including that of mania, psychosis , anxiety , aggression, etc.

So what you can do is that you shall stay on any one of the drugs only and increase the dose of that chosen stimulant to it's optimum dose such as 30 mg for Adderall IR and 60 mg for Ritalin LA.

I hope this makes sense and helps you to make a decision on not using the hazardous drug cocktail.

Wish you all the best.

Regards
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Can I Take Ritalin LA And Adderall IR Together To Get Better Results?

Greetings ! Well the answer is NO, you should not take these two stimulants together as they when taken together can increase the side effect risk manifold including that of mania, psychosis , anxiety , aggression, etc. So what you can do is that you shall stay on any one of the drugs only and increase the dose of that chosen stimulant to it s optimum dose such as 30 mg for Adderall IR and 60 mg for Ritalin LA. I hope this makes sense and helps you to make a decision on not using the hazardous drug cocktail. Wish you all the best. Regards