Posted by Ame Sans Vie on April 8, 2004, at 16:45:20
In reply to Motiavion meds (similar to Adderall/amphetamines)?, posted by btnd on April 8, 2004, at 5:07:48
Medication-wise, there are always the dopamine agonists (which probably should be combined with Provigil to prevent sleep attacks) as well as selegiline, amantadine, levodopa/carbidopa, atomoxetine, reboxetine, bupropion, and perhaps even buspirone. Also, among the SSRIs, fluoxetine is the only one which increases levels of dopamine and norepinephrine along with serotonin (albeit through a different mechanism). It may be worth a shot. It's *really* helping me get through those Adderall-between-dose times.
If you're willing to have the blood work done, magnesium pemoline can be a good option... as could diet aids such as sibutramine, mazindol, phentermine, phendimetrazine, diethylpropion, or benzphetamine.
Concerning supplements, I'd definitely be inclined to recommend ginseng (especially Korean red ginseng -- very potent stimulant and adaptogen), yerba mate (contains xanthines), and gotu kola (also an adaptogen). But even more so, I *urge* you to try Sublingual B-12, B-6, and Folic Acid made by TriVita. They are currently giving away month's samples (you don't even pay S&H). I thought it was a bit of a joke when I saw the infomercials, but this stuff gives me boundless energy and makes me very enthusiastic; and I've only been taking it for six weeks or so.
Apart from all that, have you tried any meds off the beaten path? Stablon, perhaps? Just wondering.
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