Posted by Paulbwell on November 30, 2005, at 16:41:11
In reply to Desoxyn metabolism/pharmacology, posted by mike99 on November 30, 2005, at 13:35:02
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> I have a few questions about desoxyn if anyone happens to know the answers:
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> 1. Is Desoxyn racemic methamphetamine or just d-methamphetamine (I believe l-methamphetamine is in the vicks degongestant inhaler)?
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> 2. I have read that meth is metabolized to amphetamine... Is it metabolized into both levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine.
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> 3. Is the conversion to amphetamine clinically significant? My understanding is that one of the benefits of meth or standard amphetamine is that it is less peripherally acting...but if it's converted to amphetamine wouldn't this then have the same peripheral actions as dextro and/or levoamphetamine?
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> Thanks a bunchI understand your issues,i have beeen diagnosed as ADD/HD by a top PsyDoc i have taken Methylphenidate for nearing 2 years now-70,100mgs daily-IR tabs. I sometimes get Heart palpitationns, irregular beats,lke this morning. I am scriptrd Propranolol 10mg tabs, for this and take a low dose of 20mgs when this happens-no problem.
From everything i have read on ADD/HD children SEEM to respomd to Ritalin best.
Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine sulphate) DOES indeed seem to be preferred by MOST adult clients.
Straight Levo-amphetamine-Aspartate, Sulphate-as found in Adderall, used to be used as a diet pill,(1960s, 70s) and raises body activity in many, causing discomfort.
Desoxyn is Pharm grade (Methamphetamine Hcl)tabs. It's unfortunate this compound has such a large stigma curently---due to frank abuse of the smokeable form), however i know of folks who have takem Desoxyn for decades, without problems.
Desoxyn DOES INDEED have the greatest peripheral-to central stimulation, of ALL the ADD/HD medications, and if i had my way, would take it anyday over Methylphenidate.(pity it's not available here)
I am not looking for a high, or a buzz, just satisfactory control, of my disorder, so as to lead a 'normal' life.
cheers
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