Posted by Ritch on March 24, 2002, at 17:19:40
In reply to Dexedrine vs. Adderall, posted by Bekka H. on March 24, 2002, at 16:16:10
> If Dexedrine is indeed the "better half" or "better quarter" of Adderall, then why do so many doctors prefer to prescribe Adderall rather than Dexedrine? Is this the result of yet another highly successful marketing campaign by the Adderall people, or is there some valid reason for this?
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> Dexedrine is supposed to have a much greater effect on the CNS, whereas Adderall, which is only 25% dextroamphetamine, has a much greater effect on the cardiovascular system due to the presence of the l-isomer (levo-amphetamine). I read in Stephen Stahl's "Essential Psychopharmacology" that Adderall seems to affect norepinephrine a little more, and Dexedrine seems to affect dopamine more, but they both affect both neurotransmitters.
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> Any thoughts on why doctors prescribe Adderall more often?
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> Bekka
Hi Bekka,When they first forulated "Obetrol" a long time ago, weight loss was the indication for its use. If you already formulated something, why spend money to reformulate something else? Just a hunch. Also, when I took Adderall I was more vigilant (probably due to the l-isomer), and hence focused a little better then plain dexedrine. But that extra "vigilance" wound up making me panicky and uptight around people. Now, on just "plain" dexedrine, I feel a no doubt about it pronounced calming effect. It is very strange, almost a benzo-like effect. Very unexpected.
Mitch
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