Posted by jojo on July 28, 2001, at 11:01:28
In reply to Is Desoxyl any better. or worse... in ur opinion? » jojo, posted by drexxie on July 28, 2001, at 2:34:01
> > > Regarding Desoxyn:
> > >
> > > After having taken the following prescription medications for severe ADHD: Adderall, Dexedrine, Cylert, Wellbutrin, Ritilan, and numerous combination therein, I am having drug "lapses" on my current daily doses of 30mg. Dexedrine Spansules, 450mgs Wellbutrin and 60mg. Adderall.
> > >
> > > These lapses last from 2-14 days and began approximately 9 months ago. I've been on the Dex, Well, and Add., combo for almost 3 years now without any problems. During these episodes, I'm much as I was prior to receiving treatment for my ADHD. These lapses are truly interferring with my life, missing appointments, disappointing friends, no longer reliable, et al.
> > >
> > > A friend of mine who is an MD, recommended that I discuss switching to Desoxyn in regards to ADHD treatment. I do see psychiatrist in regards to treatment, but would like more information prior to mentioning any such "switch" to my doctor.
> > >
> > > I realize that the meds I'm currently taking have some serious side effects, and am worried that switching to desoxyn would only entail my having to encounter even more serious of side effects.
> > >
> > > Any, any, advice would be most appreciated.
> >
> > I have taken 400 mg. of Wellbutrin with 35 mg. of Ritalin, OR 30 mg. of Adderall, OR 30
> > mg. of Desoxyn, OR 35 mg. of Dexedrine tablets. Both the Adderall and the Dex.
> > spansules are slow release. You could try about 35 mg. of Dexedrine tablets, which
> > are "immediate release", prn. Or you might find a therapeutic effect of 5.4 mg.
> > yohimbine, tid, in place of the other stimulants, but along with the Wellbutrin, or
> > possibly decreasing the Wellbutrin. It may take you several days to build up to the
> > 5.4 mg. of yohimbine tid (due to shakeyness or insomnia). You might want to do 2.7
> > mg tid. That might be a good time to decrease the Wellbutrin, as you build up to the
> > full yohimbine dose. Watch your blood pressure.
> > jojo
>
>
> Thanks JoJo! (smile)
>
> I plan on mentioning the yohimbine and your advice to my psychiatrist next week.
> It just seems that my current stimulants aren't preforming up to standard... I suspect tolerance. Ugh!
>
> Regarding Desoxyn, how did it work for you? Were there a variety of new side effects with it as opposed to other stimulants (ie Dexedrine, Addreall?)
> I know that my current meds. are needing some serious help, but am very nervous over thoughts of having to switch to another drug, especially if it's one with
> even more side effects.
>
> My doctor has added and added and added to my meds.
> Dexedrine at 30, Addreall at 60, Celexa at 60, Wellbutrin at 450, Levoxly at .6 (keeping me hyperthyroid for the stimulate effect)
> and now it seems to be falling short.
> If desoxyl would provide the ADHD relief, I'd be able to ditch some of the other stimulates, hopefully.
> If it's just like dexedrine/addreall/ritilan/cylert.... then....
> jeez... no telling what I'll be having to take next (sigh)The Desoxyn did not seem much different than Adderall, from which I was switching,
except that it worked for a while, whereas Adderall had seemed to have lost its
effect. I was having trouble with insomnia, so switched to Dexedrine TABLETS, which
wear off faster than the Dex. spansules or the Desoxyn.
No additional side effects from Desoxyn, but Yohimbine did make me shaky for the
first few days, especially on an empty stomach. If I take Dexedrine and Yohimbine, it
sends my BP north about 20 mm, both systolic and diastolic.
Either with or without the Levoxly at .6, did you find that the combination of Celexa
and a stimulant limited your appetite? I have found this to be true for close to 10
years, with no loss of the anorectic effect.
I am now trying Buprenorphine in place of the Celexa.
jojo
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