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Posted by shalayli420 on November 10, 2003, at 13:55:37
what are the most common side effects of dexedrine and adderall? will they really make me lose a lot of weight or is that just a rumor? also is there anywhere i can buy dexedrine legally?
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on November 10, 2003, at 14:54:05
In reply to dexedrine and weight loss, posted by shalayli420 on November 10, 2003, at 13:55:37
Dexedrine and Adderall are generally pretty benign where side effects are concerned (especially when compared to so many other psych drugs). The most common side effects experienced with either of these drugs include: hyperactivity, insomnia, restlessness, talkativeness, headache, chills, dizziness, stimulation, false sense of well-being, dysphoria, irritability, agressiveness, tremor, palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension, dysrhythmias, decreased heart rate, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, metallic taste, cramps, impotence, change in libido, and urticaria. Generally though, these side effects are mild in nature and of course you are very unlikely to experience many of them -- stimulation, euphoria, weight loss, hyperactivity, restlessness, talkativeness, tachycardia and hypertension are probably the most common side effects associated with amphetamines.
Amphetamines can help you to lose weight, but they become basically useless for that purpose after a few weeks (or, at most, months). They vastly decrease appetite and provide you with extra, artificial energy at first, but this effect dies down very quickly. Maybe you would be better off trying some other sympathomimetic weight loss drugs such as phentermine (which can also be wonderful for increased mood; I've even heard it compared to ecstasy!). Should you decide to go the Dexedrine/Adderall route though, there are things you can take to help prevent a tolerance to the appetite-suppressant effects.
The only way to get an amphetamine legally is by bringing a prescription to your pharmacy -- sorry. :-)
I take Adderall XR 30mg and find it works wonderfully at reducing appetite; even after months taking its sister drug, Dexedrine. I seem not to have developed a tolerance to this effect as of yet. <knock on wood>
Posted by memma on November 10, 2003, at 17:10:55
In reply to dexedrine and weight loss, posted by shalayli420 on November 10, 2003, at 13:55:37
I agree with Ame Sans Vie. I've been on both Adderall and Dexedrine at different periods of time, and though both caused a suppressed appetite, I lost significantly more weight on Adderall. Unfortunately, I'm tall and I have a fast metabolism, so I have to work very hard to keep the weight on.
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Posted by BackOfClass on November 10, 2003, at 17:37:45
In reply to Re: dexedrine and weight loss, posted by memma on November 10, 2003, at 17:10:55
It was the dexedrine. It made me loose the most weight compared to adderall which I currently take. I take zyprexa to counter the effect of the adderall and have never weighed more in my life. I also have difficulty gaining weight. I am 6'2 and before zypreza I weighed 145 and now I weigh 185. The zyprexa also takes the edge off the adderall. I would recommend at least 5mg of zyprexa for anyone who has weight problems resulting from a stimulant.
Posted by memma on November 10, 2003, at 17:59:02
In reply to Re: dexedrine and weight loss, posted by BackOfClass on November 10, 2003, at 17:37:45
Yes, I took Zyprexa with Adderall, and it definitely made me eat constantly. I stopped taking it because it didn't help control my hypomania.
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