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Old Jul 07, 2017, 12:37 PM
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The strange thing is I've have all the stimulants (adderall, focalin, Dexedrine) and they all tend to make me so anxious and unsocial, as well as making me feel like I can't sit still. If I have physical work to do alone it helps though.

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Old Jul 07, 2017, 04:46 PM
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The strange thing is I've have all the stimulants (adderall, focalin, Dexedrine) and they all tend to make me so anxious and unsocial, as well as making me feel like I can't sit still. If I have physical work to do alone it helps though.
Talk with your Dr about Zenzedi.
It's new. It's a long acting form of dexedrine.
Dexedrine for me only lasted about about 1 to 2 hours. Following an awful nasty crash.
Where as Dextrostat, a generic form and longer lasting than Dexedrine, was smoother.
Also, to avoid those nasty side effects, my Dr prescribed Klonopin 1mg and it surely help me alot.
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Old Jul 09, 2017, 01:02 AM
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What are you talking about zenzidi and dextrostat are both regular dextroamphetimne.
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Old Jul 09, 2017, 01:33 AM
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It was due to my understanding, that they don't make Dextrostat anymore.
Is that true?
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Old Jul 09, 2017, 01:48 AM
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Huh? Why does that matter they are all the same thing.
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Old Jul 09, 2017, 01:48 AM
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Also, for the Dextrostat, I had the pharmacy order the, Mallinckrodt, version. Which also the manufactures Dextrostat.
It was cleaner and smoother in comparison with the Barr version.
I asked my psychiatrist, what is the difference between brand name and generics. As well as the differences between other generic to other generic versions.
My psych informed me that there is a 10 to 20 percent of purity between name brand and generics.
This is due, while it still has the active ingredient, the binders and fillers and other components, greatly affect how the medications are released.
Some may respond well to certain generics, while others that have taken the same generic formulation, do not.
For me, the Mallinkrodt version was the best and cleanest feeling, compared to the Barr formula.
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Old Jul 09, 2017, 01:54 AM
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Yea I've been wanting to get all my meds compounded to only contain the active ingredient, many of the inactive ingredients are strait poison if you look them up. Disturbing to say the least. Appreciate your input.
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Old Jul 09, 2017, 02:15 AM
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Btw, I have heard many reports that Desoxyn has been a life changer for the better. They only make 5mg.
Many say that 5 - 20mg of Desoxyn taken daily, has made all the difference.
Even a single low dose of 5mg has helped tremendously.
The best part of this medicine is that it is very clean in terms that you don't even experience that nasty and awful comedown. Like the rest of all the stimulant medications.
It has also been reformulated in such a way, that it can't be abused. Most would think that prescription methamphetamine would be awful to dispense and use even if it is prescribed.
Because it has been stigmatized, by many that abuse street methamphetamine, pharmaceutical methamphetamine taken strictly as prescribed,
it is no where near as damaging as Crystal Meth.
Mainly because it is manufactured in clandestine labs or home based settings, by people who do not even have a basic knowledge in chemistry.
Therefore, a lot of by products and other chemicals are not properly synthesized carrying them into the impure finished product.
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Old Jul 09, 2017, 02:25 AM
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Yea I've been wanting to get all my meds compounded to only contain the active ingredient, many of the inactive ingredients are strait poison if you look them up. Disturbing to say the least. Appreciate your input.
You are most welcome. Having been compounded, have you noticed any difference?

Also, as this may be a bit contradictory, having the meds compounded, leaving the only active ingredient, wouldn't the medication be released too rapidly and very short acting?

Maybe this could be among the reasons why you may feel jittery?
Please correct me if I may be wrong.

I wish you the best of luck my friend.
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Old Jul 09, 2017, 02:41 AM
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Huh? Why does that matter they are all the same thing.
You are correct, it shouldn't matter.
I assumed Since you live in the USA, perhaps you might know that Dextrostat has been discontinued.
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Old Jul 12, 2017, 05:10 PM
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Perhaps someone else already addressed this. Did I read dexedrine? Isn't this an over-the-counter weight loss medication? It is also speed and my gut says this is dangerous to be self-medicating with.

Meanwhile I agree with the suggestion of CBT. I understand it may be an expense in which case I suggest many of the numerous self-help books out there. I particularly point you in the direction of the workbook style such as my favourite CBT Journal (In the 'dummies' series). It is important to mention here that you take this seriously and make a commitment to do the work. Most take about 12 weeks to complete with daily logs and worksheets to complete.
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Old Jul 12, 2017, 11:08 PM
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Dexedrine is rx speed. I've realized depressants have been causing me severe depression and without them I feel like a totally different person. As for the Dexedrine I'm still not sure, I know it messed up my ability to sleep even after a long day so I'll see how I feel in the morning.
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Old Jul 12, 2017, 11:42 PM
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Perhaps someone else already addressed this. Did I read dexedrine? Isn't this an over-the-counter weight loss medication? It is also speed and my gut says this is dangerous to be self-medicating with.

Meanwhile I agree with the suggestion of CBT. I understand it may be an expense in which case I suggest many of the numerous self-help books out there. I particularly point you in the direction of the workbook style such as my favourite CBT Journal (In the 'dummies' series). It is important to mention here that you take this seriously and make a commitment to do the work. Most take about 12 weeks to complete with daily logs and worksheets to complete.
Good evening.

I hope everything is going well.
I just wanted to politely inform you that Dexedrine is not an over the counter medication.
Perhaps you may have confused it with the actual, over the counter weight loss pill: DEXATRIM ?

I confused the names before, because they both sound so identical.

I hope all is going well for you and I wish you the best.
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Old Aug 31, 2017, 06:08 PM
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Sounds like you are hyper-focused on the notion that stimulants are the answer.

...Except maybe they AREN'T. if you feel that you don't have enough energy without stims, consider talking to your doctor to see if a sleep disorder is a possibility, see if you need a sleep study
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