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Re:Ask HN: How do you optimize your focus? by GaryNumanVevo on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @11:43AM (#39680883)
Alternatively, Vyvanse or Ritalin work great. For me, Amphetimine salts have too much of an edge
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Re:Ask HN: How do you optimize your focus? by x-n2o on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @12:57PM (#39681876)
Vyvanse is an amphetamine salt
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Re:Ask HN: How do you optimize your focus? by GaryNumanVevo on Wednesday March 13, 2024 @05:41AM (#39689593)
It's not, it only gets metabolized to dextroamphetamine once it's in the blood stream. This is why it has less of an edge compared to just taking dextroamphetamine.
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Re:Ask HN: How do you optimize your focus? by toomuchtodo on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @11:46AM (#39680922)
100% agree, might need to work with your doctor to cycle through to see what gets you the most value while minimizing side effects (the edge you mention, aggression, etc).
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