Posted by Christ_empowered on September 9, 2017, at 9:08:16
In reply to Adderall Equivalent Please!, posted by b2chica on August 23, 2017, at 8:49:40
hi. adderall and other amphetamines can help lift your mood, combat fatigue and lethargy, etc., so in that sense, they are fast acting "antidepressants."
if you're on a good bit of adderall, maybe ask about a switch back to Desoxyn? Back in the day, when amphetamines were the 'it' drug for depression, desoxyn was somewhat popular because its so much more potent than other amphetamines. that means lower doses and a reduction in some adverse effects.
if not that, then maybe some kind of all day dexedrine? im not a doctor, but i think they have some way of determining rough dosage equivalents, to make sure you're getting enough when and if the psychiatrist makes a switch.
there's a newer amphetamine out, evekeo. I think it might be rebranded biphetamine or benzedrine. anyway, that product contains the whole amphetamine molecule, just in a different % than adderall. maybe that'd be worth a try, if your insurance will cover it and your doctor gives to the thumbs up? right now, i think its only available as a brand name drug, so you wouldn't have to worry about getting a substandard generic, if it worked for you.
i hope this helps.
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