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Re:Experimental depression treatment is nearly 80% effective... by fouc on Thursday December 30, 2021 @03:29AM (#29734846)
which ADHD medicine is good these days? do they raise blood pressure or act as a stimulant? (I guess I'm asking if there's anything better than adderall and ritalin these days)
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Re:Experimental depression treatment is nearly 80% effective... by jjeaff on Thursday December 30, 2021 @06:18AM (#29735768)
Yes, there are much better options like Vyvanse or extended release Adderall or Concerta.
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Re:Experimental depression treatment is nearly 80% effective... by Jim_Heckler on Thursday December 30, 2021 @10:46AM (#29737657)
Note that these are still stimulants tho. Vyvanse is unique in that its a slightly modified dextroamphetamine (adderall) molecule that gradually gets metabolized by the liver into dextroamphetamine, sort of a "natural" extended release and has a much smoother (side) effect curve. Concerts and XR are just cleverly designed pills that release two doses of plain methylphenidate/amphetamine spaced out, so there's two distinct peaks with a small lull between.
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Re:Experimental depression treatment is nearly 80% effective... by jjeaff on Thursday December 30, 2021 @06:35PM (#29742942)
Yes, that's correct. The slow release makes a big difference for a lot of people compared to traditional Adderall/Ritalin
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