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[John250]

Currently using 60mg vyvanse in the morning and 20-40mg adderall in the afternoon. Started back on lexapro at 5mg and don’t want to increase amphetamines to combat the fatigue. Memantine seems like a great side effect free option with neuro benefits. I want to try it and curious on users experiences? Thank you.

[Puppalupacus]

I'd be careful assuming that Memantine is side-effect free.  Start very low and be slow ramping up.  The half-life is such that it will sneak up on you, and by the time you realize you've been taking too much, you'll be in for a long ride down if it affects you negatively.  Memantine made me psychotic; it's definitely not without risks.  Apparently, I am predisposed to psychosis, so great learning experience.  No other substance has ever been such a catalyst, so I can't really be in the camp that says "it's not Memantine's fault."  It was just not for me.  I never made it past 5mg.

Edited by Puppalupacus, 28 May 2018 - 09:09 PM.

[John250]

I'd be careful assuming that Memantine is side-effect free. Start very low and be slow ramping up. The half-life is such that it will sneak up on you, and by the time you realize you've been taking too much, you'll be in for a long ride down if it affects you negatively. Memantine made me psychotic; it's definitely not without risks. Apparently, I am predisposed to psychosis, so great learning experience. No other substance has ever been such a catalyst, so I can't really be in the camp that says "it's not Memantine's fault." It was just not for me. I never made it past 5mg.

What else have you used? Maybe you are extra sensitive to dopamine?

[John250]

I’ll prob try 2.5mg for 7-10 days and then go to 5