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Thanks for the replys!!

MarieAngell – there was no break between the regular and the generic, but I did start back up the regular at 10 instead of 5…. I know 10 is still “low” but maybe I should have started lower? I have started Vyvanse – expensive, and not quite as “smooth” as the Adderall, but MUCH better then the Concerta!

jdo1984 – I honestly was NOT expecting a difference when I went on the generic; I had heard some things about it but honestly, I figured I wouldn’t react. I take generic “Tylonol” and “Advil”, so I really didn’t think anything of it. In fact, I *wanted* it to work because it was so much cheaper (even before the hike in cost)!

seabassd – I was going through a bit more of a stressful time with some things, but the “funny” part is that it was helping me through… mentally! In hindsight, maybe I should have tried starting lower, or staying at the 10 a bit longer. Ah well… As I mentioned above, the Vyvanse seems to be going MUCH better then the Concerta, anyway!

Wgreen – Interesting article… but something to think about is that was written with the tilt of (it seemed to me) people abusing the drug; not diagnosed, just taking it as a boost or a help. Our body chemistry is different then a “normal” person (and really, who wants to be “normal”?!?!)and some of the other things (dry mouth/decreased appetite) are side effects that you find in any medication. It is hard trying to weigh the benefits of the side effects, though!!

THANK YOU all for helping me not feel quite so alone in this!!! And for your thoughts and ideas!

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