Compare Desoxyn vs. Dexedrine
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
Treats attention deficit disorder.
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) is an effective medicine for treatment of ADHD, but often abused for recreational purposes.
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4.3/ 5 average rating with 28 reviewsforDexedrine
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.
- Recommended as a first-choice treatment of ADHD.
- Available as generic version.
- For more flexible dosing schedule, Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) is available in short and long formulations.
- If you have difficulty swallowing pills, Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) is available as a liquid.
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.
- Taking Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) can decrease your appetite.
- If taken late in the day, Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) can cause insomnia.
- People who take high doses of Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) are more likely to have anxiety, restlessness, or irritability.
- Requires a new prescription from your doctor every month.
- Not a good option if you have a history of seizures.
- Can be habit-forming so make sure you use it only as prescribed.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Extended release
- Liquid
Price
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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 review28 reviews so far
89%
saidit'sworth it
79%
saiditworked well
21%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
The Desoxyn (methamphetamine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) 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
- Abuse and dependence
- History of drug abuse
- Serious or life-threatening heart problems
- History of heart problems
- Aggressive behavior and psychosis
- History of psychotic episodes
- History of bipolar disorder
- Long-term growth suppression
- Children
- Seizures
- History of seizures
- Serotonin Syndrome (rare, life-threatening)
- Using other medicines that increase serotonin levels in the brain