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Posted by linkadge on October 24, 2009, at 8:30:03
I was reading that regular dexedrine is usually taken once a day. What is the purpose of the spanule then?
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2009, at 10:43:36
In reply to dexedrine + diff between tablet and spanule, posted by linkadge on October 24, 2009, at 8:30:03
Don't children sprinkle it in their food? And take it that way? Good questions though for others. Phillipa
Posted by rjlockhart04-08 on October 24, 2009, at 13:24:17
In reply to Re: dexedrine + diff between tablet and spanule » linkadge, posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2009, at 10:43:36
It's just it's good for longer periods, it doesnt release as fast as the tablet's yet you can't tell the diffrence. The tablet's release immidiate, the spansule releases half then slowly the other part is released say a 15mg
7.5 released on intake
7.5 released after 3-4hours in the stomach.What I did was took 2 spansules in the mornining and 2 at 3pm which took care of a 12 hour period.
Posted by floatingbridge on October 24, 2009, at 20:30:43
In reply to dexedrine + diff between tablet and spanule, posted by linkadge on October 24, 2009, at 8:30:03
> I was reading that regular dexedrine is usually taken once a day. What is the purpose of the spanule then?
>
> LinkadgeIn my experience (not at all the industry's definition) is that the spansule is 'smoother". I do not expereince peaks and valleys. The tabs come on stronger and wear off more quickly. Some people feel more control with tabs. I did not. Of course, I take generics. The brand spansules are supposedly superior to Barr generic.
You can take the spansules less often through out the day.
best,
fb
Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on October 25, 2009, at 21:47:06
In reply to dexedrine + diff between tablet and spanule, posted by linkadge on October 24, 2009, at 8:30:03
Dexedrine (immediate release tablets) have a half-life of about 3 hours. Dexedrine spansules half-life is about 12 hours. I take the spansules. It is SOOO smooth, especially compared to Ritalin (even ER version) and Concerta (Ritalin in an extended release...or something like that. I find when I get a mid-afternoon slump, usually in the office, (and which comes from my Prozac and Seroquel and Lyrica), a 10mg spansule works like a charm. No *high* feeling or jitters/nervous.
I know you tried Ritalin Link, if your doctor is up to it, ask to try the Dex spansules. I find it even smoother then Adderal. Any questions..please ask.Jay
Posted by floatingbridge on October 25, 2009, at 22:00:52
In reply to Re: Dex half-life » linkadge, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on October 25, 2009, at 21:47:06
Hi Jay,
Do you take generic spansules or brand name? MIne don't last that long.
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Posted by linkadge on October 26, 2009, at 8:14:54
In reply to Re: Dex half-life » linkadge, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on October 25, 2009, at 22:47:06
Its really about cost. I was taking biphentin then my insurance ran out. We switched to ritalin IR but there is some up and down. I think that the dexedrine spanules are still comparitively a little costly.
Linkadge
Posted by floatingbridge on October 26, 2009, at 10:30:31
In reply to Re: Dex half-life, posted by linkadge on October 26, 2009, at 8:14:54
Yes, my insurance only covers generic spansules. The other are costly. I'm going to google that other med you mentioned.
thanks,
fb
Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on October 26, 2009, at 16:20:38
In reply to Re: Dex half-life » Jay_Bravest_Face, posted by floatingbridge on October 25, 2009, at 23:00:52
> Hi Jay,
>
> Do you take generic spansules or brand name? MIne don't last that long.
>
> fbHey fb:
Here in Canada, there are only brand-name Dex spansules. But they still seem to be quite popular, at least according to my pharmacist. In this case, I honestly think the brand-name Dex spansules are the way to make sure you get 100 percent performance.
Good luck...
Jay
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