Posted by Escher Dementian on April 30, 2004, at 7:00:45
In reply to Re: adderall or dexedrine for adult adhd? » Gumball, posted by chemist on April 26, 2004, at 23:17:14
Wow, Gumball (?) do i ever 'second' your question:
>>" methylphenidate (Ritalin, Metadate, Concerta, Focalin), amphetamine (Dexedrine, Dexedrine Spansules, Adderall), methamphetamine (Desoxyn), fast acting, sustained release . . . ? Any suggestions as to initial type and dosage would be most welcome? Thanks very much."
>>I am not exactly as "new to all this" as you are, but just when i finally found the right fit and it worked completely perfectly for some lengthy time (non-generic Adderall 60-80mgs fast acting, depending on daily need, and 1-2xweek 'holiday'), the "inactive" ingreds were changed and now any dose of Adderall leaves me with uncomfortable peripheral side-effects, just like the others.
Here's my question for the chemists & docs:
i haven't tried Desoxyn. With my sensitive comfort zone, and what i've read, it seems that it might be 'cleaner' for a med-sensitive/resistant like myself... but there is the bad association in regard to methamphetamine ("speed"), and the awkwardness i would feel asking to try it without worrying about sounding 'narcotic seeking'. <--double edged sword IMHO: the more we try to educate ourselves, the more frustrating it is when trying to discuss meds with a professional who takes the interest and self education as "drug seeking behaviour".
This has not happened to me with my pdoc, but i wouldn't want to initiate it, so i will for now take a coward's way out and ask online in this post:
--->What are the indications for desoxyn as opposed to all of the above?With advance gratitude for the info,
Escher
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