Posted by paulbwell on February 7, 2005, at 15:09:49
In reply to OPIATES FOR DEPRESSION? » paulbwell, posted by medhed on February 7, 2005, at 6:27:25
> > > poppies.org is also informative.
> >
> > Hi ya,
> >
> > You mentioned you having taken
> > -Desoxyn
> > -Dexedrine
> > -Ritalin
> >
> > I take Rit for ADHD,
> >
> > what differences did you find with these meds in say?
> >
> > -duration action
> > -cerebral stimulation vs somatic stimulation
> > -different areas of effectiveness?
> >
> > much appreciated,
> >
> > Paul
>
> Desoxyn was the strongest, lasted about 8-12 hrs., and tended to be less beneficial for focus.
> It was more body than brain. I never had any experience that compares to the meth addicts I read about as far as psycosis, behavior and inpulse problems. Not my first choice as an ADD med.
>
> Ritalin/Concerta made me sleepy, spaced, and appathetic. For the first hour I would feel increased motor and brain activity, within 2hrs. I would feel nauseus, dizzy, irritable, kind of like I was always withdrawling. Roller Coaster.
>
> Dexedrine worked best for me for many years. Good focus, lasted well till the next dose, tolerance did not seem to be a problem. Dexedrine spanules were obviously better for length of duration.
>
> Adderal was the best one for me. I feel this mix of amphetamine is the mildest, best for focus, easier to tolerate in the longterm. And XR lasts me all day at the lowest doses, higher doses tend to last too long and interfere with my sleep. They didn't make this certain combo of drugs when I was younger, I took Dextrostat for a long time.
>
> Now I take adderal with frequent drug vacations. I don't feel amphetamine works well in the long term without cognitive therapy. It's best to be used during tough times in therapy, work, and other life experieces that do require focus.
>
> I will be trying Provigil.--------------------------------------------------
Thanks for you reply,
You sound like you have been around a while, some of the meds you have mentioned have been discontinued for many years,
I'm assuming you took Desoxyn-(Guaduamets)(SR)5mg? 10mg? 15mg?
discontinued 5 years ago-Abbott Labs., strange you said that you found it to be more somatic vs cerebral, in action-most say the opposite.The only Desoxyn available now are 5mg IR tabs, which my friend takes for sever Narcolepsy (45+ years!)
- 4x5mg IR tabs Q.I.D 80mgs!!Ritalin often makes me larthergic too.
I wonder if Dex is smoother-less up/down, most say so.
Thanks again.
Cheers
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