I've only recently started playing with low dose amphetamine (2.5-5mg Adderall) and here is what I have experienced:
1- the most effective anti-depressant. I have tried almost all means, and the only one which is equally effective is ketamine (a week after 150mg im, and then fades away gradually)
2- 2.5mg makes you feel good, but doesn't create drug seeking behavior. I'm happier, more social, friendlier, less aggressive.
3- 2.5 mg abolishes the comedown off methylphenidate (the day after taking Ritalin, I reach suicidal and self destructive States. I break up with my girlfriend, I fight with everyone. I hate everyone, only to regret it the next day)
4- I am productive on 2.5mg. I study, I work, I am dedicated. If I need to extend this after 4 hours, I take another 2.5mg
5- All measures of cognition are improved. I play fps's better. I answer more questions from the question bank (preparing for mrcp, usmle, mccee). I retain more information.
6- Libido skyrockets. I become a disinhibited perv with my girlfriend.
The goal is to get to sleep when bedtime is near, and resist taking more. Low doses don't create the typical stim drug seeking behavior for me, and Adderall in low doses has barely any crash. If push comes to shove, low dose mirtazapine (<5mg) or clonidine usually abolishes any remnant of the Adderall.
No other nootropic comes close.
This is the goal of cognitive enhancement. To be in this happy, alert, smart state. I guess the ultimate goal in taking dihexa, nsi, etc. is to alter the brain, and be in THIS state forever. Ahhhhh
On this regimen for a week. No tolerance issues. I think such a low dose and 5mg selegiline every other day or more prevent tolerance issues. I guess we'll see.
Edited by medicineman, 28 July 2014 - 06:54 PM.