Posted by chemist on April 30, 2004, at 15:16:32
In reply to question re: meds for adult ADD?, posted by Escher Dementian on April 30, 2004, at 7:00:45
> Wow, Gumball (?) do i ever 'second' your question:
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> >>" 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."
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> With advance gratitude for the info,
> Escher
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> hi escher, from chemist....desoxyn will put you through the roof, methamphetamine is NOT to be messed with for ADD, ADHD, etc. and is prescribed rarely - and most deluctantly - for clinically obese people. i doubt that you could obtain a script, and if you did, it would be deleterious, as addiction potential is way high and you note your sensitivity to such meds....all the best, chemist
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