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I just read that adderall can deplete some neurotransmitters.
Is there any truth to this?
Is there anything one can do to avoid this?
Can you provide a link to what you read? I have taken Adderall for years but have lowered my dose. I do believe it has induced excess norepinephrine in me (more than I would have liked). I also believe that my body has come accustom to its stimulation of dopamine. OVerall, the drug has helped me focus and definitely helps adult ADD. I have not been able to get off completely though. There is some complexities that are too long to post (adrenals, etc.).
@chaos 1546 wrote:
I just read that adderall can deplete some neurotransmitters.
Is there any truth to this?
Is there anything one can do to avoid this?
@clloyd 1582 wrote:
Can you provide a link to what you read? I have taken Adderall for years but have lowered my dose. I do believe it has induced excess norepinephrine in me (more than I would have liked). I also believe that my body has come accustom to its stimulation of dopamine. OVerall, the drug has helped me focus and definitely helps adult ADD. I have not been able to get off completely though. There is some complexities that are too long to post (adrenals, etc.).
I would list individually, but there’s lots…I googled “adderall depletes neurotransmitters”.
I’m not really worried – and I think this is the point of drug holidays – but remember a lot has to do with the right dose. Too much of anything is no good.
well it is a amphetamine and i beleive amphetamines are neurotoxic to some degree… so damaging neurons=depletion of neurotransmitters ??
The problem is that most of what is out there on the Net refers to abuse of amphetamines. I am not sure if reasonable clinical doses of Adderall would pose the same threat. However, there may be a withdrawal period from any dose.
@The450Man 1599 wrote:
well it is a amphetamine and i beleive amphetamines are neurotoxic to some degree… so damaging neurons=depletion of neurotransmitters ??
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