Posted by srd1074 on November 3, 2003, at 19:06:59
In reply to Re: Does Ritalin make you drowsy? » Bill LL, posted by Ame Sans Vie on October 28, 2003, at 17:46:59
Okay, let's clarify a couple of things. Amphetamines are more neurotoxic than methamphetamines. In fact, more neuronal damage is found laboratory studies on short term use with amphetamines than methas. As far as cardio-toxicity levels are concerned, if implications were found with low dosages, it sounds more like anaphylactic shock than cardiotoxicity. Methylphenidate is a derivative of a methamphetamine and is considered to be a "mild CNS stimulant." As someone who takes it for its stimulant effects, I can tell you that with an extended release, it is more subtle than a cup or two of coffee. If it is making you drowsy, then what is causing your "depression" is not related to your dopamine levels. If you are feeling a constant state of fatigue, I recommend you check a few things on sleep disorders - your internist is not likely to be educated on them. You also may want to look into drugs that do not affect your dopamine levels - such as amphetamines, methamphetamines, caffeine, ephedras (or pseudos), methylphenidate - or any other drug used to treat ADD. You might want to look into medications that affect epinephrine/norepinephrine. There are some new re-uptake inhibitors on the market that primarily affect these chemicals - ask your pharmacist, not your doctor, about them before discussing with your physician. Doctors don't go to school to specialize in pharmacology, they specialize in anatomy and physiology. Your pharmacist does knows the drugs and their pros and cons a little better.
S.
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