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Posted by Robin on August 4, 1999, at 19:56:54
Has anyone taken either of these drugs? I know you do not take them together. I have been on Dexedrine for 4 years for ADD. I hate it. When the drug wears off in the late afternoon it makes me very,very tired and moody. I have heard that Parnate has an amphetamine effect. I am just wondering if it is like Dexedrine. Can anyone compare these two drugs for me.
Thank You
Posted by PL on August 5, 1999, at 11:22:01
In reply to Parnate, Dexedrine Comparison??, posted by Robin on August 4, 1999, at 19:56:54
I suggest you try Wellbutrin SR. It is useful for many people that have ADD and it does not wear off like the Dexedrine does.
Posted by Brandon on August 5, 1999, at 22:59:49
In reply to Re: Parnate, Dexedrine Comparison??, posted by PL on August 5, 1999, at 11:22:01
Robin,
If you are interested in taking an MAOI for your ADD, maybe you should look into selegiline. I used to take ritalin and then adderall with an SSRI for my add and depression. I was surfing the net one day and noticed a study done on selegiline for patients with add. The dose was 8.1mg. I have no idea how they got this dose since it comes in 5mg. tablets but it was found to be very beneficial. I've been taking it for a little over a month now and its worked very well on my attention. Also there is no rebound effect like what you described.
Posted by Elizabeth on August 6, 1999, at 2:40:43
In reply to Parnate, Dexedrine Comparison??, posted by Robin on August 4, 1999, at 19:56:54
Not only have I taken both, I have taken both together. (I do not recommend it: had high blood pressure, didn't want to risk continuing the dex.)
I've never taken amphetamine without the MAOI, though, so it's hard to compare. Dexedrine + Parnate and Ritalin + Parnate both felt nasty to me.
Parnate does make some people drowsy in the afternoon. It has a short half-life (about 2 hours). You might not crash as hard, but I think there is a perceptible crash. I take it in divided doses (10mg 3 times a day) to avoid cardiovascular sx, and that smooths it out for the most part.
Low-dose selegiline might be a good thing to try. You could even combine it with Wellbutrin SR, I think.
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