cinnamon@lemmy.cafe to ADHD@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 days agoMethylphenidate and caffeinemessage-squaremessage-square13linkfedilinkarrow-up137arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up137arrow-down1message-squareMethylphenidate and caffeinecinnamon@lemmy.cafe to ADHD@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 days agomessage-square13linkfedilinkfile-text
For those of you who use meds, in particular methylphenidate: Do you consume caffeine? What’s your experience been with it?
minus-squareLumidaub@feddit.orglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up11·5 days agoMixed results. A pot of black tea spread out over the day seems to keep my head clear, at least usually. A can of energy drink or a mug of coffee frequently does nothing or indeed makes me fall asleep. It’s all a bit hit and miss.
minus-squarePhillyCodeHound@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·4 days agoI find that tea, especially hi-caff tea is better than energy drinks, but energy drinks are easier and more convenient. My non-neurospicy friends can’t believe how much caffeine I drink. It seriously don’t work the same for me as it does for them.
minus-squareEl care ñá@feddit.cllinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·5 days agoHave you tried L-theanine pills?
Mixed results. A pot of black tea spread out over the day seems to keep my head clear, at least usually. A can of energy drink or a mug of coffee frequently does nothing or indeed makes me fall asleep. It’s all a bit hit and miss.
I find that tea, especially hi-caff tea is better than energy drinks, but energy drinks are easier and more convenient.
My non-neurospicy friends can’t believe how much caffeine I drink. It seriously don’t work the same for me as it does for them.
Have you tried L-theanine pills?