Compare Desoxyn vs. Adderall
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Helps you focus and lose weight.
Desoxyn (methamphetamine) effectivly treats ADHD and obesity, but should not be used for long-term treatment.
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4.4/ 5 average rating with 19 reviewsforDesoxyn
Helps you focus and stay alert.
Adderall (dextroamphetamine / amphetamine) is a first-choice treatment for ADHD that's available as a generic, but it's a stimulant that can cause difficulty sleeping and other side effects.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 1309 reviewsforAdderall
Upsides
- Is a first-choice treatment for ADHD in both adults and children.
- Available as a generic, so it is cheaper than other brand name medications to treat ADHD.
- First-choice medication to treat ADHD.
- Adderall (dextroamphetamine / amphetamine) is used together with counseling or other non-drug therapies to treat ADHD.
- Available as an affordable generic medication.
- Available in both immediate and extended release forms.
- For the extended release capsule, if you can't swallow the whole capsule, the capsule can be opened, mixed in a spoonful of applesauce, and swallowed.
Downsides
- Desoxyn (methamphetamine) is habit-forming and can lead to physical dependence.
- Not carried by all pharmacies, so you may have a hard time getting this medication.
- If you want to stop taking this medicine, talk to your doctor since suddenly stopping can cause withdrawal symptoms.
- You'll have to check-in with your doctor often and get a new prescription monthly.
- Only lowers appetite for the first few weeks.
- Must take in the morning and early afternoon, otherwise it can cause difficulty sleeping.
- It's a controlled medication and should be locked up to prevent potential abuse.
- Not safe for people with a history of heart problems.
- For school-aged children, a second dose will likely need to be given at school.
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Reviews
19 reviews so far
84%
saidit'sworth it
79%
saiditworked well
11%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Desoxyn (methamphetamine)?
Leave a review1309 reviews so far
74%
saidit'sworth it
53%
saiditworked well
16%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Adderall (dextroamphetamine / amphetamine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
The Desoxyn (methamphetamine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Adderall (dextroamphetamine / amphetamine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Serious or life-threatening cardiovascular events
- History of heart problems
- Abuse and dependence
- History of drug abuse
- Aggressive behavior and psychosis
- History of psychotic episodes
- History of Bipolar Disorder
- Long-term growth suppression
- Children
- Seizures
- History of seizures
- Drug interactions
- Taking MAO inhibitors and other serotonergic agents, as well as other medicines that can increase blood pressure
- Serious or life-threatening cardiovascular events
- History of heart problems
- Misuse of Adderall (dextroamphetamine / amphetamine)
- Dependence and abuse
- History of drug abuse
- Misuse of Adderall (dextroamphetamine / amphetamine)
- Serotonin syndrome
- Taking other medicines that affect serotonin levels
- Aggressive behavior and psychosis
- History of psychotic episodes
- History of bipolar disorder
- Driving impairment
- Taking Adderall (dextroamphetamine / amphetamine) with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that cause dizziness and/or drowsiness
- Long-term growth suppression
- Children ages 7 to 10