Desoxyn for ADHD User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• June 22, 2008

"I would give it a 10 but will err towards conservative and give a 9; only because it has a high abuse potential and humans are inherently prone to some type of addiction. It has pretty much NO side effects if taken as directed for adult ADHD, and after 5 years on it, I feel it has stabilized me more than any others. Adderall is second place for me, but it is more likely to make me irritable after therapeutic effects wane for the day. I have taken Desoxyn before and fell asleep!"

• Bosto...
• November 5, 2016

"I've used all the first line ADHD meds beg. in 2003 and only 1 was effective but of course my tolerance is depleted it's not so effective now: Adderall generic 30XRAM,0 regular PM. Yet, without it I'm like a hyperactive confused kid again. I don't want a higher dosage.I want a change- I asked my older,psychiatrist (been with him since late1980's ) about Desoxyn which he said "I've never heard of it". He's 100% Psychopharm. treats kids thru seniors; MA trained MD, Harvard+ BU Med School,is it possible that MA laws never permitted this medication tb used 4 ADHD ? Should I ask again or won't find it in MA pharmacies? Don't want to sound like a druggie either but it's frustrating to be stymied. At my age,62.5, I'd like some relief again"

• Fatty...
• November 17, 2009

"Desoxyn has opened doors to my life, heart, and mind that I thought would never be able to be opened and be shared with the world. The side effects were little to none and other medicines' side effects greatly outweighed the Desoxyn effects."

• Hope...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2021

"24-year-old male here. Wish I could explain my full 6-year story and share advice and words of support, but there’s a char limit. My experience: 1. Adderall didn’t work, caused anxiety at higher doses (IR & XR) 2. Concerta 36mg helped a little. 54mg genuinely worked… for the first 2 days 3. Focalin lived up to its claims. More tolerable & effective. I still couldn’t work like a normal person 4. “Final showdown” time. Requested a month of Desoxyn, then a month of Dexedrine 5. Lots of experimenting (within FDA guidelines). I found them to be the 2 most effective, with Desoxyn winning. (Um… no idea why 3:1 AMP salts combo did nothing.) It’s neither magical nor scary. I’d say #1 for efficacy, #2 for tolerability (2nd to Focalin). Feels similar overall to other ADHD meds. Only anomaly was mild euphoria the first 2 days. Less addictive than coffee. Only “big W” could order it. Even on this, I still struggle. But it’s the best I’ve got."

• Chesh...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 4, 2022

"Desoxyn was the greatest treatment for my ADHD I have ever received. Alas, I lost access to my prescribing doc and thus his scripts several years back over a national shakeup in health insurance. Naturally, some should never be prescribed this drug (it's methamphetamine after all). Abusers aside, however, if one struggles significantly with ADHD, Desoxyn may be the key when all else falls short. It certainly was for me. At the time of my Rx, I was completing graduate courses, all of which I aced. I also received flawless scores on two different research papers. I was dosed at the advised max 25mg/day; and while I could sense the stimulant working, I wasn't beset by dependence, and it never triggered euphoria or entice me to abuse it in any way. Given the stigma that surrounds Desoxyn; and with insurance getting ever more selective over drug coverage, I regret not expecting to reap Desoxyn's benefits again. But I'm thankful for the remarkable blessing it was while it lasted."

• Publi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2023

"Prescribed Desoxyn for ADHD, initially 5mg/day up to 20mg/day. It helped a bit with focus and motivation, but it caused profound discomfort, e.g. increased anxiety, a rapid heart rate that was distressing, dry mouth. I don't know why people rave about Desoxyn. I think it's because it's methamphetamine so they think it has to be good. Since it's the most potent stimulant it has to be the most effective. That logic is flawed. Desoxyn has a very narrow therapeutic index. It can cause neurotoxicity at slightly higher than usual doses, and the long-term effects on the brain are unknown. I would stick to the amphetamine salts, such as Adderall. It never made me feel edgy and uneasy, in fact it was "gentle" and just worked. It didn't cost an arm and a leg. Desoxyn only comes in 5mg tablets. The usual dose is 20mg-25mg a day. It ended up costing me about $670/mo. Insurance rarely pays for it. Maybe there's a tiny group for which Desoxyn is appropriate. But I have a lasting aversion to it."

• Alex
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 21, 2023

"Like all the other reviewers, I have tried all the other "modern" ADD stimulants. The common theme of all other reviewers is that these medications all leave the user feeling "jittery" or "tweaked" This is my experience as well. I can only describe the stimulative effect as so very much "cleaner." It is an entirely superior experience in every manner. There are only two disadvantages. 1. Its base chemical name is of methamphetamine; as soon as you bring this up to your prescriber, they will immediately suspect you are a meth head trying to get high legally and will be highly suspicious of you and resistant to prescribe it for you. Due to the drug schedule levels, it must be specially ordered for you. Additionally, it is unavailable in higher strength tablets, only in very small 5 mg. Effective therapeutic levels call for a dosage of 30 - 60 mg twice daily. I guarantee your doctor is going to be very resistant to prescribing you 6-12 pills 2x daily"

• Rx2009
• October 27, 2009

"I took the tablets after being on all forms of Dexedrine, Ritalin, Adderral, etc. It had no side effects, but was not as big a deal as it is made out to be. Dextroamphetamine spansules (brand SKF) are far more effective and long-lasting for ADHD, which I've dealt with."

• Bober...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 9, 2023

"I've got several gene variants that make the usual stimulants (regular amphetamines like Adderall or Vyvanse, methylphenidate like Ritalin or Concerta) not work very well. With the usual stimulants, I need to take large doses (combination of extended and instant release throughout the day), they wear off quickly, and work fairly poorly and inconsistently. Regular amphetamines completely stop working after a week, even at large doses. Desoxyn (methamphetamine) works extremely well, works all day (7.5mg instant release dose 2x daily), works consistently without having to take breaks, and helps where the usual stimulants fail. Most notably, it helps very well increasing my working memory to normal levels (or at least what I imagine that would be). Despite the stigma surrounding methamphetamine, it feels way less stimulating than even methylphenidate does. Unfortunately, it has been unavailable for the past year, with no return apparently on the horizon... :("

• Yuki
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2022

"I don't get all the hype for this drug. I took Desoxyn for a few weeks but never really noticed much of an effect, other than maybe a little help for focusing on personal projects. I am diagnosed with inattentive ADHD but maybe this drug works better for people with the combined or hyperactive types. It made my stomach feel weird but didn't have any other major side effects. Definitely not worth the ridiculous price tag. Hard pass."

• mark
• November 17, 2015

"10/10 miracle for my ADD, fog/fatigue, OCD. Can now take things one at a time. No more racing thoughts! Minimal side effects. Thank you for helping!"

• Tried...
• March 10, 2008

"The Cadillac of ADD medications! Little to no side effects. Only one that truly helped me."

• Anonymous
• December 6, 2011

"Works very good as a stimulant in the treatment. It also helps in calming the brain. Storm of thoughts without the hyperfocus that other stimulants seem to bring on."

• Nobody
• July 26, 2022

"This is the only stimulant that works. No increased heart rate, no increased blood pressure, no anxiety. It just works. It actually helps me sleep."

• Descon
• March 3, 2024

"Desoxyn could be a lifesaver. I like this medicine very much. It is very good to use it carefully and under a doctor's supervision. I am glad I know this medicine."