Posted by Triss on January 7, 2002, at 14:21:58
In reply to Re: Dexedrine- the perfect weight loss drug? » JohnX2, posted by MB on January 4, 2002, at 23:15:57
Be careful regarding what you read or listen to versus what you believe. The studies which are used to suggest amphetamines are neurotoxic, involve deliberately poisoning rats with massively high dosages of amphetamines. In fact, the dosages of amphetamines used in these studies are so ridiculously high that the ensuing hyptherthermia (a primary and well known consequence of amphetamine overdose) itself easily accounts for the predictable observation of neuronal damage occurring in response. This in no way carries any implications for amphetamine use at clinical dosages.
Triss
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> > I lose 4+ lbs/week on Adderall (amphetamine salts).
> > After 4 weeks I can't stand the medicine. I feel like a swarm
> > of locust have come in and chewed up my body and
> > spit me out. amphetamines are neurotoxic and
> > will kill dopamine neurons. There are medicines
> > that can protect against the neurotoxicity,
> > but the fda doesn't want you to know about it.
> >
> > -john
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> What you write here scares the crap out of me as I am about to start Adderall in a few weeks. What are the neuroprotective drugs? Where can I find more information about this? I knew that heavy methamphetamine addicts suffered neuronal death, but I was told that in the doses I was going to be taking it, the Adderall was safe.
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> MB
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