Posted by Elizabeth on March 28, 2002, at 23:13:17
In reply to Methedrine now called Desoxyn , posted by 3 Beer Effect on March 27, 2002, at 4:50:35
> Methadrine (methamphetamine hcl) is available as "Desoxyn" made by Abbott Laboratories in 5 mg IR tablets & 5 mg Controlled Release tablets (the gradumets were discontinued).
It's actually d-methamphetamine. Methamphetamine isn't marketed as a racemic mixture. But anyway, the name "Methedrine" hasn't been used for years -- that's hardly news.
It's unfortunate that doctors are so afraid of methamphetamine (though understandable, given the harrassment that they are subjected to by the government if it doesn't like their prescribing practices). My understanding, at least, is that it has a favorable ratio of central to peripheral effects, so it could be particularly beneficial for people who are at risk from, for example, cardiovascular side effects.
Do you happen to know what the difference is between the no-longer-made "Desoxyn Gradumets" and "Desoxyn controlled-release tablets?"
I don't recommend trying to get off by ODing on psychostimulants. Amphetamine psychosis really is quite unpleasant (and waking up in restraints with a Haldol hangover can't be very nice, either).
-elizabeth
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