Desoxyn and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2019

For ADHD "After being prescribed nearly every type of stimulant/ADD medication available, I finally found a doctor who was open-minded enough to prescribe Desoxyn for both ADD and treatment-resistant depression. The problem with Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine is that for a necessary therapeutic dose to be reached, the Peripheral Nervous System is triggered, bringing about all those pesky side effects like nervousness/jitteriness, racing heart, anxiety/panic attacks were a huge problem for me, insomnia, and loss of appetite. However, a low dose of Desoxyn (10mg) gives me 100% of the positive effects from, say, 60mg Adderall, with maybe 10% of the undesired side effects. It simply is a much more comfortable experience than any other ADD med I’ve ever taken. Hands down."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 7, 2017

For ADHD "How is this not more widely prescribed? My doc had me on Strattera at first, didn't help at all. Next I switched to Concerta, which worked, but increased my anxiety, and I had a crash. Next I switched to Adderall, which had almost the same effect as Concerta but on top of that I had no appetite. Finally I switched to Desoxyn and that's when my life started to turn around. My grades instantly went up and homework became fun for me. Math problems became like a puzzle, and history became fun, like watching a real-life movie. Right when I made the switch to Desoxyn, I got caught up on ALL my homework and my grades instantly switched from D's and F's to B's and A's. Not only that, but my social anxiety was completely GONE."

• rho...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 31, 2024

For ADHD "The smoothest by far, powerful but mild at the same time, if that makes any sense. Why is it so looked down on, overpriced and usually not covered by insurance? It is not fair to the patient. All that aside, it simply works the best for me, smooth yet brings focus and quality of life. It's got a bad reputation because of the generic name. But it simply works the best for me with little to no side effects. 5 mg is not enough though, I take 30 mg twice a day, that's 6 tablets per dose. After a while, I can reduce that dose to 5 tablets twice daily off and on. Now I take a combination of 10 mg of quality Adderall twice a day with 20 mg of Desoxyn twice a day. In time, I've adjusted to the reduced appetite and also any insomnia it can cause. I even rest in the afternoon for an hour or so, along with high protein and beet juice, which is very helpful and keeps you healthy. I would have never accomplished the success in life without this therapy!"

• lum...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2012

For ADHD "MUCH BETTER than Adderall, Vyvanse, or Dexedrine, or Ritalin. IT is more effective for performing my scores on tests and learning. It is better for the social anxiety component of ADHD. It is neurotoxic, so you may not want to stay on it for the entire year, however, IT DOES have medical value at low doses if used by RESPONSIBLE users for several months out of the year. IT IS very effective for controlling treatment-resistant depression and appetite problems as well. However, appetite would return to baseline when stopping Desoxyn. I think this medicine should be strictly controlled, but should be available to patients who could truly benefit from it. It has helped me get through a very difficult year, but my doctor took me off it."