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Posted by zarathustra on February 16, 2006, at 17:20:52
Several years ago I was on Dexedrine for ADD symptoms; It worked very well. More profound though was the effect on my mood and disappearence of depression.
Is dexedrine an antidepressant? or, was I 'stoned' similar to what would be experienced when taking other stimulants such as cocaine?
Andrew
Posted by blueberry on February 16, 2006, at 18:06:45
In reply to Dextroamphetamine as an antidepressant, posted by zarathustra on February 16, 2006, at 17:20:52
It can be an excellent antidepresasnt for someone who's symptoms come from some abnormality in the dopamine/norepinephrine system rather than the serotonin system.
Whether it was an antidepressant effect or a high, well, I think you are probably the best judge of that. Either way, if it was under controlled doses and it improved the quality of your life, that's the whole idea. I think the only drawback is that people who use it for many years report that eventually it doesn't work as well. And then it's hard to get off. But then, every antidepressant I can think of is the same way.
Posted by Phillipa on February 16, 2006, at 21:57:11
In reply to Re: Dextroamphetamine as an antidepressant, posted by blueberry on February 16, 2006, at 18:06:45
Very true. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by linkadge on February 17, 2006, at 20:59:49
In reply to Re: Dextroamphetamine as an antidepressant » blueberry, posted by Phillipa on February 16, 2006, at 21:57:11
Dexedrine is an amphetamine. As such it can make most people feel better. Additionally, as such it is very difficult to separate this effect from an antidepressant effect.
Mood improvement from amphetamine ususally poops out over time. As a result, they rarely make good, lasting antidepressants.
Just my 2 cents
Linkadge
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