Is it easy to get dexedrine prescribed by a doctor

John 111

hi,

I am wondering if it is easy to get dexedrine or adderall prescribed by a doctor.can a doctor prescribe these stimulants for add.i have add and am interested if a doctor can prescribe these stimulants or would u have to go to a pscharist?

Thanks

John

spdmrphy

dexedrine isn't really prescribed much here anymore - it's a fairly old drug, and unlicensed for used in ireland. adderal is an american brand of several amphetamine salts - again, unlicensed for use in ireland.

Possibly, they could be prescribed by consultants, but i doubt you would find it easy to get it a script written for one.

Would I be wrong in saying you have no real medical reason to get it prescribed?

John 111

I have add and ocd.my add is fairly bad, i can never maintain concetration.im aware ritalin is prescribed aswell.are stimulants prescribed at all by doctors here?

Thanks

John

spdmrphy

Ritalin is a stimulant, in the same broad class as dexedrine, and is prescribed regularly in Ireland.

Dexamphetamine is unlicensed for use in Ireland - not necessarily because it's thought unsafe or anything like that - more than likely it's just not financially worth it to go through the licensing procedure for a population of 5 million people, for a return of a couple of dozen prescriptions a year!

Anyway, being unlicensed, it will have to be initially prescribed by a consultant.

Dexedrine is fairly old, and while probably effective, it has lots of potential side effects (another reason why it is no longer prescribed in any significant quantities).

John 111

(Dexamphetamine is unlicensed for use in Ireland) does this mean that you cant get it prescribed in Ireland.Is adderall prescribed in Ireland by doctors?

Thanks

John

RobFowl

John 111 wrote: »

(Dexamphetamine is unlicensed for use in Ireland) does this mean that you cant get it prescribed in Ireland.Is adderall prescribed in Ireland by doctors?

Thanks

John

It means that to get it it'll have to be specially imported for you. It' is presribable but I think only by a specialist and I've never seen it used here.
Ritalin and Concerta are the most commonly used here.

John 111

Hi robfowl do u know if adderall is prescribed here by a doctor?

Thanks

John

spdmrphy

I don't think adderal is readily available, but could probably be sourced for you if that's the direction a consultant wanted to go. Problem is, it would then be likely to cost a small fortune, and almost certainly wouldn't be covered / refunded by any of the community drugs schemes.

Have you been prescribed Ritalin / methylphenidate before? It works in the same way, and produced similar results, and is readily available in Ireland. Might be the easier option.

sam34

John I'm going to have to close this thread now (please read the charter).

you should discuss your concerns and treatment options with your gp initially.