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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Desoxyn for ADHD
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
Desoxyn for ADHD
by windbeat, May 26, 2006 12:00AM
Hello.
I am a healthy male in my 20's with ADHD (primarily inattentive). I have tried Ritalin, Adderall (adderrall) and Dexedrine, but could not tolerate them due to cardiovascular side effects (tachycardia, chest pain, hypertension). I have also tried Strattera, but it did not work for me.
I am aware that TCA's or Wellbutrin may be used off-label for ADHD, but I do not wish to take them.
I am interested in trying Provigil or Desoxyn (I am aware of the red tape involved with Desoxyn).
I have heard very mixed opinions on Provigil, mostly that it is more effective for wakefullness than attention. May I ask your opinion on this?
I have also heard that Desoxyn has very minimal peripheral effects relative to the other stimulants. Is this correct? Is it less peripherally activating than Ritalin?
Thank you for taking my question.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., May 29, 2006 12:00AM
, May 29, 2006 12:00AM
The answer to both drug questions is that you are very well informed, and what you say is generally drug, but it still varies case by case and only a trial will give you the info you need for yourself.
