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Posted by jonh kimble on April 24, 2002, at 21:43:49
does anubody here know dexedrines exact mechanism of action. was just prescribed it today by family physician, while im waiting for the next 6 months for a phychiatrist. (big shortage here in alberta) im taking it for a a.d.d but could it help with social anxiety or dysthymia? thanks for the help.
jon
Posted by katekite on April 25, 2002, at 17:25:15
In reply to dexedrine method of action, posted by jonh kimble on April 24, 2002, at 21:43:49
It encourages dopamine action in the frontal cortex. Jury still out on exactly how that occurs, but the idea with ADHD or ADD is that there is less brain activity going on in the frontal area than needed, and stimulants such as dexedrine increase activity there.
Yes it could help with social things and mild depression. Or it could worsen them. It all depends on what is part of ADD for you and what isn't.
kate
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