[TechBro8615]

I prefer IR (raw dexamphetamine) because its predictability makes me feel more in control of its effects, even if they are more volatile, with the temporary "high" for the first hour followed by a gradual dulling over the next few hours. But at least I can be relatively certain of when it will end. Whereas XR might be more consistent throughout the day, but the total duration is variable and depends on factors like how much food I ate or how much acidity was in my drink.

I only tried XR for a few weeks during my initial titration period years ago, but that's how I remember it. I've been on IR dexamphetamine for ~10 years now at varying levels of dosages depending on current life goals. Overall it's been worth it, but there are tradeoffs with dulling of personality and risk of misdirected focus (see my comment history). It's not conducive to long term relationships, and once I "settle down" I might reevaluate my usage of it, but for now it's the obviously right choice. I'm not 100% productive every day, but I'm significantly more consistent than I was without it.

[vogt]

Yeah I went from Vyvanse to XR to IR over the last 7 years and am happy with IR. I feel as though my ADHD symptoms are mitigated appropriately and the side effects are virtually non existent. Vyvanse was great for productivity but I felt like an absolute laser-focused robot and was not at all pleasant to be around.