Posted by vivi on May 8, 2005, at 20:24:13
In reply to Desoxyn vs Dexedrine, posted by viper229 on May 8, 2005, at 19:54:19
> Hey everyone, it's my first time posting.
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> When I was younger(15-16) I decided to get help for my SEVERE ADD after failing many classes. I was prescribed Adderall and it worked perfectly, like a miracle.
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> When on Adderall, I felt my veins constrict and my heart pound harder. I read stories about people having heart attacks from long term use of ADD stimulants. I decided to stop taking Adderall. I barely got by in high school.
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> Now in my first year of college, I decided to get ADD help again. I thought Adderall would save me, but it didn't.
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> - Adderall gave me anxiety and helped barely with concentration. Adderall made me feel very confused with the anxiety. Just didn't work well at all, too weak. I tried many different doses of adderall.
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> - Focalin (d-methylphenidate) made me feel depressed and didn't help with concentration.
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> - Wellbutrin was too mild of a drug even at high doses.
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> - Strattera gave me hell. So many terrible side effects.
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> - Provigil did nothing...
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> I'm now aiming at Desoxyn and Dexedrine. I asked my doc about Desoxyn once and he just told me that it's not prescribed much and then changed the subject quickly.
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> My doctor is not a stimulant guy. He wants me to go on antidepressants. Only stimulants help with my ADD.
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> I heard that Desoxyn barely increases the heart rate, is smooth and stronger than adderall without anxiety.
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> I need your advice, which do you think is better for concentration, Desoxyn or Dexedrine?
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>I am not sure about Desoxyn, but I have been taking Dexedrine 15 mg and it works great for me. I have ADD and my job has a high stress level and it helps me focus. there is some appetite suppression, but as long as you try to eat snacks throughout the day you should be ok. My pdoc was going to put me on Adderall, but because I lose weight so quickly (high metabolism) he decided to try Dex instead.
Let me know more about Desoxyn.
thanks,
Vivi
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