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Is it possible to become manic when taking a stimulant like dexetrine, adderall, concerta, or ritalin?
Posted on 02/20/07, 12:02 am
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Reply #1 - 02/21/07  10:27pm
" Since they are stimulants, I'd venture to say yes. But I'm not sure what you mean by manic. For me the adderall was less stimulating than was the ritalin. "
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