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  • August 28, 2009 at 3:06 pm #1299
    chaos
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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?

    August 31, 2009 at 3:02 pm #3324
    clloyd
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    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?

    September 1, 2009 at 7:10 pm #3322
    chaos
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    @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.

    September 2, 2009 at 3:56 am #3323
    The450Man
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    well it is a amphetamine and i beleive amphetamines are neurotoxic to some degree… so damaging neurons=depletion of neurotransmitters ??

    September 2, 2009 at 3:55 pm #3325
    clloyd
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    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 ??

    September 13, 2009 at 6:42 am #3326
    Mebigusmall
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    what is a high dose? I am lexapro and need a much higher dose now.

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