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What the fuck? I had a serious allergic reaction to ritalin (hives and throat closing up)

And now Im afraid that any amphetamine will kill me 🥲

Atomoxetine it is 💪

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[-] irotsoma@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Not a doctor or pharmacist, who you probably should ask, but I think Adderall anf other amphetamine based medications are significantly different from Ritalin. Also, allergies are sometimes related to ingredients other than the drug itself. And maybe an allergist could help determine what specifically you are allergic to in a safer way than just trying another drug if it was that significant of a reaction.

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Might as well give Adderall or even Dexedrine a try. Ritalin is not an amphetamine, I've heard its more akin to cocaine (ecgonine) than amphetamine

To the point Ritalin is often derided as kiddy cocaine or kiddy crac

[-] Hatshepsut@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

I have been on adderall for years. Last year, bc of the crap quality of it, they tried me on ritalin and I reacted the same as you (angioedema for me). So, talk to your doc. Good luck!

[-] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago

I had severe reactions (although nowhere like yours) to the current generic versions of Ritalin, but never with the original.

I feel you.

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