Posted by Ritch on February 8, 2003, at 9:50:27
In reply to Dexadrine and movement disorder?, posted by zenclear on February 8, 2003, at 1:43:49
> Has anyone experienced (or heard of) dexadrine being associated with any forms of movement disorder? Not twitching or jerking forms, but more of the following:
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> 1. Dragging feet, poor sense of body in space and poor sense of movement when you walk
> 2. Poor balance, almost a dizzy feeling, but more associated with poor depth perception and distance
> 3. Difficulty walking or moving through space, in general
>
> I guess these are perceptual dificulties as much as movement problems, but they do happen to me on dex, even a low dose. And I associate them with movement through space as well as coordinating body movements.
It *sounds* like postural hypotension. Dexedrine isn't usually known for that. Have you checked your blood pressure when this stuff is happening? Do you notice an elevated heart-rate as well? What other meds are you taking (could be an interaction)?
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