Posted by SueS on October 10, 2001, at 16:34:27
In reply to Long-term stimulant users for ADHD symptoms?, posted by MarkG on April 10, 2001, at 22:00:43
> Hello all,
>
> I'm glad to find all of you. I am 58 and have known I've had ADD , inattentive type for years, but doctors couldn't label it.
I was put on Desoxyn as a teenager for weight loss. I was able to focus, get through college and enjoy life. I was later put on Ritalin which made me jittery.
The dose of medicine has had to gradually increase over the years. I'm now on Adderall and just went from 50 mg a day to 70 or 80 mg a day. It isn't perfect by any means. I still have problems with apathy, motivation and energy. Now, don't blame it on age - I FORCE myself to work out aerobically and can bench press 80 lbs. My fear is that with years of use that the Desoxyn and/or Ritalin has destroyed brain cells or something so that meds seem ineffective. Any thoughts? Any news of new meds? Also the meds are very expensive. Have you found any less expensive avenues?
Thanks,
Sue
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