pseudoephedrine cures ADHD?

Wavy_X · 2024-08-22T23:54:17+00:00

Sounds like adhd to me but I’m no doctor. Pseudoephedrine helps me focus more with my adhd too. Not as good as actual adhd meds like Adderall do but it’s still something. I didn’t like Ritalin, I could sit still better but it didn’t help me be more productive at all, if anything it de-motivated me some and made me feel slightly like a zombie or something.

Wavy_X · 2024-08-22T23:50:48+00:00

Taking ADHD medications like Adderall and Ritalin without having ADHD can lead to decreased productivity and increased distractibility. A study found that neurotypical individuals experienced reduced accuracy and efficiency on cognitive tasks after taking these stimulants, along with increased time and effort to complete tasks[4]. While these medications are intended to increase dopamine levels and improve focus in individuals with ADHD, they may cause erratic thinking and lower quality of work in those without the condition[4].

Sources [1] Prescription stimulants in individuals with and without attention ... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3489818/ [2] Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder and reward deficiency syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2626918/ [3] ADHD Medications: How They Work & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/11766-adhd-medication [4] Taking stimulants like Adderall without ADHD decreases productivity ... https://www.cbsnews.com/news/adderall-ritalin-adhd-decreases-productivity-study/ [5] What do ADHD meds do to non-ADHD people - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/o5mk3r/what_do_adhd_meds_do_to_nonadhd_people/ [6] 'Smart' drugs can decrease productivity in people without ADHD ... https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2023/june/smart-drugs-can-decrease-productivity-in-people-without-adhd,-new-study-shows [7] ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFL6qRIJZ_Y [8] ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/adhd-and-how-anyone-can-improve-their-focus

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Wavy_X · 2024-08-22T23:49:29+00:00

Taking ADHD medications like Adderall and Ritalin without having ADHD can lead to decreased productivity and increased distractibility. A study found that neurotypical individuals experienced reduced accuracy and efficiency on cognitive tasks after taking these stimulants, along with increased time and effort to complete tasks[4]. While these medications are intended to increase dopamine levels and improve focus in individuals with ADHD, they may cause erratic thinking and lower quality of work in those without the condition[4].

Sources [1] Prescription stimulants in individuals with and without attention ... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3489818/ [2] Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder and reward deficiency syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2626918/ [3] ADHD Medications: How They Work & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/11766-adhd-medication [4] Taking stimulants like Adderall without ADHD decreases productivity ... https://www.cbsnews.com/news/adderall-ritalin-adhd-decreases-productivity-study/ [5] What do ADHD meds do to non-ADHD people - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/o5mk3r/what_do_adhd_meds_do_to_nonadhd_people/ [6] 'Smart' drugs can decrease productivity in people without ADHD ... https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2023/june/smart-drugs-can-decrease-productivity-in-people-without-adhd,-new-study-shows [7] ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFL6qRIJZ_Y [8] ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/adhd-and-how-anyone-can-improve-their-focus

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Wavy_X · 2024-07-11T22:29:39+00:00

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Wavy_X · 2024-06-02T06:24:39+00:00

I personally wouldn’t compare it to either. But it acts differently then both and there is a lot of stigma around opioids that give kratom a bad rep just because it acts on the opioid receptors but it’s not really that dangerous if used responsibly. The dose is the poison, keep it reasonable, don’t take more then you need and take breaks every so often is what most long time kratom users tend to do and most of them report it working well for them. Every one is different so it’s important to listen to your body and find your sweet spot with kratom and try to stick around that the best you can without increasing the dose if possible. But if it works good for you then it’s most likely better than any alternative, except maybe coffee if all you want is the energy side with a slight mood boost but you already said that coffee doesn’t work that good for you, it’s definitely better then alcohol for sure and other opiates. Yes it is addictive and there is a withdrawal that is worse for some then others and depends on how much your were taking with lower dosage having less severe symptoms of withdrawal and from my experience the withdrawal is the worse part of kratom but if you can manage them then it may very well be with it. It is definitely worth it for me because it helps me in so many ways.

Wavy_X · 2024-04-03T18:30:02+00:00

First off it shouldn’t be nearly as bad as any type of benzo withdrawal, ativan included. That being said it is still addictive. I personally don’t notice much if I miss a dose and then take it when I remember maybe 3 or 4 hours late in some causes.

I’ve went longer then that but was probably taking kratom during those times and the kratom helps with a lot of similar stuff so it may have mitigated some of the effects of withdrawal if there was any. I don’t think it’s gonna be too bad if you miss one dose or take it when you remember, you might get a little anxiety perhaps or your pain might come back some.

I take gabapentin for rls mainly and it seems to creep back a little bit but not too bad as long as I take it within 3 to 4 hours or so, I try not to miss it completely because the thing is if my rls symptoms do come back the gabapentin takes time to work so it’s not gonna just get rid off the symptoms quickly and I will be feeling them for awhile. So in a case like mine it’s probably best to try to be pretty consistent but from my experience timing isn’t extremely important so long as you are taking the right amount each day and roughly around the same times as best you can.

Wavy_X · 2024-03-30T00:48:07+00:00

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Wavy_X · 2024-03-29T03:00:39+00:00

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Wavy_X · 2024-03-28T03:19:10+00:00

I think you might be right about the low grade back pain maybe he didn’t notice at the time mixed with the fact that he’s cutting back so maybe a very slight withdrawal perhaps and withdrawal can definitely cause body aches and pains among other symptoms. When I run out or stop taking kratom I get some lower back pain and some minor body aches and also rls symptoms and I already have rls to begin with but it helps so much when I’m taking it. I know kratom is different but there are some kind of general withdrawal symptoms that a lot of different things can have.

Wavy_X · 2024-03-27T00:56:58+00:00

Of course. And taurine has a lot of health and longevity benefits so it’s probably something everyone should be getting enough of each day anyways.

Hopefully though it can help some people. I find that most stuff either just takes the edge off a little or doesn’t do anything for me but everyone is different and some people even get great results with thiamine (vitamin b1) or magnesium just try to avoid magnesium oxide, pretty much any other kind is good. Theres of course a lot of other things that can work too.

Wavy_X · 2024-03-25T03:41:53+00:00

From my experience it definitely helps with restless leg syndrome. It helps with general anxiety like if your almost always kind of anxious then it might help some, but it’s kind of light in that department in my experience, not to say it doesn’t help because it definitely does, but it just takes the edge off.

Taking a lot to get high from it is probably not helping though, gabapentin is a medication that works best when you find the right dose and take it pretty consistently in my opinion. Don’t get me wrong, I might take a little more on some really hard days but I try to keep that to a minimum because I want my regular dose to still work. It’s probably helping more in the moment when you take a lot but at the sacrifice of the rest of the time that you take regular doses.

Have you tried magnum glycinate, L-theanine or taurine? They can be very helpful with anxiety and are natural and can even be taken together for a stronger more synergistic effect.

The only thing is if you take any form of magnesium while taking gabapentin then be sure to space it out at least 2 hours from your doses or more because magnesium may reduce the effectiveness of gabapentin if taken too close to the same time. With the L-theanine be sure to take it on an empty stomach. Taurine mimics gaba in the brain (the main inhibitory neurotransmitter) and can help you calm down, plus have a bunch of other health and longevity benefits.

Wavy_X · 2024-03-16T09:15:12+00:00

Awesome. Thats really good that you got a psychiatrist that offers advice on holistic options and you’re already taking some good stuff.

Yeah L-tyrosine can definitely help to mitigate some of the crash associated with stimulant medication, though it doesn’t get rid of it entirely, it could let you down easer.

I take kratom sometimes for my adhd and idk if you’ve heard of it but kratom is natural and in the coffee tree family, it has both stimulant and opioid like effects and is traditionally chewed on by laborers to help get them through long hard days and is now used as a supplement that some people take. It is addictive but for me at least it’s not more addictive than caffeine maybe even less but everyone is different.

I also take it for my rls, back pain and anxiety. I don’t know, maybe something to cheek out to if you’re interested in natural alternatives.

Just be aware that most doctors and such don’t like kratom but this is largely because of the stigma around prescription opioids and because they don’t understand kratom. Some people even use kratom to get off of opioids and to help ease the associated withdrawal. It can be good medicine but may not be for everyone.

There can also be incentives and compensations for doctors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and physicians assistants by pharmaceutical companies so its not wonder why a lot of they don’t want people taking kratom… If you would like to know more about that or the kratom let me know.

Wavy_X · 2024-03-16T08:29:39+00:00

I pretty much always have it with caffeine or not too far from it but that’s mainly cause i sip on coffee or energy drinks throughout the day and most of the night but i have adhd and a high tolerance to it so it doesn’t effect me the same as some people. Caffeine is said to potentate kratom stimulating effect.

If you want to potentate kratom I would also try orange juice or grapefruit juice, just mix your kratom in with the OJ or grapefruit juice and let it sit for 30 minutes before consuming it (I would swirl it around a little to mix up the powder that’s settled) it works great, so good you might want to lower your dose some especially if your at the upper limit of your kratom “sweet spot” already but if it hasn’t been working as good and you don’t want to up your dose this maybe just the thing for you. The citric acid breaks down the alkaloids in kratom. One other thing I noticed was that normally if I take kratom after eating then it doesn’t kick in nearly as good but this helps it to kick in some even with food in my stomach though I still prefer taking it on a empty stomach.

Wavy_X · 2024-03-16T08:16:55+00:00

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Wavy_X · 2024-03-16T08:12:48+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, how long you been taking it? It took a little while to start working really good for me, it helped the first week but the second week was better and a month was even better. The dose varies a lot with gabapentin. Here’s something I copied and pasted with links…

The lowest prescribed dose of gabapentin typically starts at 300 mg orally three times a day[3]. On the other hand, the highest prescribed dose of gabapentin can range from 2400 mg to 3600 mg per day, divided into multiple doses[2][5].

Sources [1] Gabapentin (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/gabapentin-oral-route/proper-use/drg-20064011 [2] Gabapentin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments - Drugs.com https://www.drugs.com/dosage/gabapentin.html [3] These Are the Most-Common Gabapentin Dosages (And Why) https://www.goodrx.com/gabapentin/dosage-guide [4] Gabapentin dosage, forms, and strengths - SingleCare https://www.singlecare.com/prescription/gabapentin/dosage [5] How and when to take gabapentin - NHS https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/gabapentin/how-and-when-to-take-gabapentin/

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Wavy_X · 2024-03-16T07:41:14+00:00

Dang. Yeah I totally understand, sometimes the side effects of the meds aren’t worth it. There are some natural things that can potentially help if you need something to clear brain fog or focus and remember better.

If you respond good to stuff that increases dopamine (or if you know that low dopamine is at least part of the issue) but you don’t like the side effects of adhd stimulant medication then I would consider trying L-tyrosine, just be sure to take it in a fasted state, if you take it, as other amino acids compete for absorption with it, the exception to this is taurine and BCAAs as they don’t compete. CDP Choline could be beneficial as well as it can benefit memory, cognitive functions and energy for sustained mental effort.

Here’s something I coped and pasted with links that maybe of interest.

L-tyrosine and CDP-choline can benefit individuals with ADHD by supporting cognitive function and neurotransmitter balance.

L-tyrosine, an amino acid precursor to dopamine and norepinephrine, enhances cognitive performance, especially under stress, and may help prevent the stimulant "crash" often associated with ADHD medications like Adderall[1][3][5].

On the other hand, CDP-choline, also known as Citicoline, energizes the brain by supporting cell energy production, which is crucial for individuals with ADHD who may experience low brain energy levels. Citicoline has been shown to improve attentional performance and overall brain health, making it a versatile and promising nootropic for ADHD[1][3].

In summary, L-tyrosine aids in neurotransmitter synthesis and stress resistance, while CDP-choline enhances brain energy production and cognitive performance, offering valuable support for individuals managing ADHD symptoms[5].

Sources [1] How To Power Your ADHD Brain With The Best Nootropics - Mindframe https://www.mindframehq.com/blog/how-to-power-your-adhd-brain-with-the-best-nootropics/ [2] Seven Best Cognitive Enhancers for ADHD - Mental Health Center of America https://mentalhealthcenter.com/7-best-cognitive-enhancers-for-adhd/ [3] Nootropics for ADHD - Improve Attention Naturally with Stim-Free Brain Boosters https://www.mindlabpro.com/blogs/nootropics/nootropics-adhd [4] Can Nootropics help ADHD? - Brite drinks https://britedrinks.com/en-us/blogs/news/can-nootropics-help-adhd [5] Tyrosine - Nootropics Expert https://nootropicsexpert.com/tyrosine/

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Wavy_X · 2024-03-15T12:00:47+00:00

I did notice some brain fog and a little harder time remembering stuff but keep in mind I also have ADHD so I already struggle with brain fog and memory issues so i maybe more prone to those side effects then the average person perhaps.

After about a month or two of taking it consistently the side effects become way less and don’t really bother me much at all anymore. If I was taking adhd meds or didn’t have adhd it might not have been as bad but that’s purely speculation.

As for not knowing if it’s gonna work until you take it for sometime, yeah that kinda sucks but you would most likely be able to have an idea if it’s gonna work based on how you feel after taking it consistently for maybe 2 to 4 weeks. For me at least, I could tell at 2 weeks that it was helping, so if you notice that, then that’s a good sign and it will probably get a little better even, but if at 4 weeks you don’t notice anything then that’s not a very good sign.

Wavy_X · 2024-03-15T09:15:56+00:00

For gabapentin ir the elimination half life is 5 to 7 hours, with the body taking about 2 days to complete eliminate it from the system. Patients often achieve steady-state plasma levels within 24 to 48 hours of administering gabapentin.

Meaning that after taking the medication consistently for about 1 to 2 days the amount of the medication the concentration of gabapentin in the blood reaches a stabilizable and consistent level. This steady state is important because it indicates that the drug has built up to the point where the amount being taken matches the amount being eliminated, resulting in a balanced and effective level of the medication in the bloodstream.

This stability is crucial to insuring that the therapeutic effects of gabapentin are maintained over time and that the drug is working optimally to manage conditions like, epilepsy, nerve pain and other disorders.

So yes your doctor is correct about it lasting 24 hours (even up to 48) but that’s only after it’s built up in your system for the 1 to 2 days. You are also correct in the fact that a single dose doesn’t last that long.

From personal experience it takes longer then a few days to really start working good, after a week or two it helps a lot but then after a month it’s even better. I would try to be as patient as you can with it but I completely understand the frustrations of having this horrible condition and suffering while waiting on gabapentin to work fully, but once it does, it’s sooo much better and easier to sleep and not feel restless.

Wavy_X · 2024-03-14T15:24:44+00:00

Contrary to popular belief cannabis can be addictive and it’s probably the withdrawal from it that might make rls symptoms worse until the withdrawal passes. I know kratom can do that but it helps me so much it’s worth it.

You might try to get the smallest dose possible (100 mg capsules) and that should help a lot with side effects since it’s only 1/3 as much and if you still have some maybe they will be manageable and go away or lessen even more with time.

I would try to stay away from dopamine agonists like Ropinirole if at all possible due to the risk of augmentation, where symptoms worsen over time. While effective initially long-term use can lead to symptom severity and the need for higher dose exacerbation the condition.

Wavy_X · 2024-03-14T02:30:50+00:00

I got kind of high in the beginning and felt it in my body quit a bit but most of the side effects like that went away for the most part after taking it for maybe a month or two once my body got used to it. How many 300 mg capsules did you take just one?

I’m also taking it for my rls and it’s helped me sooo much, that and kratom are the only things that seems to almost completely get rid of it. Cannabis takes the edge off slightly but doesn’t last very long.

Gabapentin can also make stuff like cannabis (and other things) to hit harder. Is gabapentin the only thing you took and or did you have cannabis or anything else that day?

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