Posted by mmcconathy on January 11, 2005, at 13:13:40
In reply to Re: Adderall vs Dexedrine, posted by jonh kimble on January 11, 2005, at 2:45:34
You are thinking of the older medication Benzedrine, which i belive was removed from the market. It was racimatic pure amphetamine. Exactly 50 of Dextro and 50 of levo. It was not nearly as potent as Dexedrine.
Here is evidence that Adderall is a "cocktail" of diffrent amphetamine salts:
http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com/adderall_side_effects.htmhttp://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/pediatrics/hcp/ADHDAdderall.cfm
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/amphet.htm
My theroy on why they Made Adderall, when already the use of dexedrine was effective.
Adderall has a slightly longer half life, like an hour, and it seems to give a feeling of psychical stimulation, more than dexedrine, mainly to the added LevoAmphetamine. This can be more effective in treating "very hyper" active children.Good Day
poster:mmcconathy
thread:440293
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20050108/msgs/440669.html