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Re:Ask HN: Do you take Ritalin or Adderall? by joshmn on Thursday May 07, 2015 @12:57PM (#9506501)
> Do HNers use these when they are programming or studying?

I mean, focus is focus no matter how you use it.

For anyone who wants to consider Adderall or Concerta, please do yourself a favor and look into Vyvanse. No crash, no jitters, much smoother delivery - at least for me.

I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone has about (any) stimulants.

Re:Ask HN: Do you take Ritalin or Adderall? by josephpmay on Thursday May 07, 2015 @04:56PM (#9508253)
Interesting. I was under the impression that Vyvanse was a more classic amphetamine than Adderall. Apparently I was wrong.

One issue with Concerta is that the name brand and the main generic (there are two different generics) use a different release timing mechanism. I'm shocked that the FDA allows these to be marketed as the same drug. The generic results in a much more "wired" feeling, at least for me.