Desoxyn

Obesity, Narcolepsy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Treatment

3 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Desoxyn

What is Desoxyn

Metamfetamine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Metamfetamine (also known as methamphetamine) is a stimulant drug that causes a high feeling, increased alertness and energy, and increased self-esteem. It is a member of the amphetamine group of drugs and is highly addictive and dangerous, so it is classified as a controlled substance in most countries.

Desoxyn

is the brand name

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Desoxyn Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Desoxyn

Metamfetamine

1943

8

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Metamfetamine, commonly known as Desoxyn, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses including refractory exogenous obesity and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder .

refractory exogenous obesity

Helps manage refractory exogenous obesity

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Helps manage Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Obesity

Helps manage refractory exogenous obesity

Effectiveness

How Desoxyn Affects Patients

Methamphetamine is a stimulant that affects many of the body's regulatory functions, including heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, appetite, and alertness. Taking the drug can cause a "fight-or-flight" response in the body, with an increased heart rate, constricted blood vessels, increased breathing, and increased blood sugar. Users of methamphetamine may have improved focus and alertness, and experience decreased fatigue and appetite.

How Desoxyn works in the body

Methamphetamine enters the brain and stimulates the release of chemicals like norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin. It also prevents these chemicals from being reabsorbed in the brain, which can lead to increased activity in certain areas. The exact way that methamphetamine produces the positive behavioral changes seen in hyperactive children is still a mystery.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed measure of Desoxyn is predicated upon the diagnosed affliction, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, refractory exogenous obesity and Narcolepsy. The dosage varies, in relation to the method of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Oral) delineated in the table underneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Narcolepsy

, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Obesity

, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Desoxyn Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Hyperthyroidism

Do Not Combine

Hypertensive disease

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

advanced arteriosclerosis

Do Not Combine

Agitation

Do Not Combine

symptomatic cardiovascular disease

Do Not Combine

Open-angle glaucoma

Do Not Combine

Drug abuse

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Desoxyn.

Common Desoxyn Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Azelastine

Major

Metamfetamine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Dacomitinib

Major

The metabolism of Dacomitinib can be decreased when combined with Metamfetamine.

Enasidenib

Major

The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Metamfetamine.

Erlotinib

Major

The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Metamfetamine.

Ethanol

Major

Metamfetamine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Desoxyn Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Signs of methamphetamine overdose include restlessness, shaking, increased reflexes, fast breathing, confusion, aggressive behavior, hallucinations, panic attacks, high body temperature, and muscle breakdown. After the initial stimulation, patients often feel tired and depressed. Cardiovascular problems include abnormal heart rhythms, high or low blood pressure, and circulatory failure. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Severe overdoses can lead to seizures and coma before death.

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Desoxyn Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Desoxyn?

At present, 84 active trials are exploring the possible benefits of Desoxyn in refractory exogenous obesity, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Narcolepsy.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

60 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3

Narcolepsy

5 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Desoxyn Reviews: What are patients saying about Desoxyn?

5

Patient Review

5/18/2019

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

I've tried a lot of different treatments for ADD, and by far I found Desoxyn to be the best. Not only did it help with my attention deficit, but also with depression and my eating disorder. I've been taking it for 25 years now without any negative side effects.

5

Patient Review

4/28/2011

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

For those who have used methamphetamine for a long time and can't imagine living without it, this drug could be life-changing. Given by a doctor who understands addiction and weighs the risks, this government-approved meth could be a much safer option than street drugs.

5

Patient Review

5/17/2010

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

5

Patient Review

1/25/2011

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

4.7

Patient Review

6/30/2011

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

I have tried nearly every stimulant on the market, from Adderall to Vyvanse. After months of taking them with little to no results (and some nasty side effects), I finally found a medication that works for me. I've been on it for five years and have only needed two dose adjustments.

4.7

Patient Review

1/18/2011

Desoxyn for Overweight

4

Patient Review

10/29/2012

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

I tried this treatment a while ago and it worked well, but then my insurance changed and I had to switch to something else.

4

Patient Review

2/5/2015

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

This drug is great. It's the only one that makes me feel like a normal human being.

4

Patient Review

10/4/2011

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

This treatment was helpful to me many years ago.

3

Patient Review

6/26/2013

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

This treatment is effective, but it didn't completely remove my overall body pain. It lasts for 4 to 8 hours, which is helpful, but I would like to see it be more long-lasting.

3

Patient Review

5/17/2013

Desoxyn for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

This was a helpful drug with no noted negative side effects.
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Patient Q&A Section about desoxyn

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Desoxyn expensive?

"Methamphetamine, or Desoxyn, is a drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, though it is less popular than comparable drugs. It may also be used in the short-term treatment of obesity when combined with diet and exercise."

Answered by AI

What do they prescribe Desoxyn for?

"This medication is used to treat ADHD by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain."

Answered by AI

What is the generic name of Desoxyn?

"Desoxyn is a medication used to treat ADHD symptoms in children, adolescents, and adults. It is an immediate-release, stimulant medication that may help improve focus and decrease impulsivity and hyperactive behavior."

Answered by AI

Is Desoxyn still prescribed?

"The only legal meth product is Desoxyn®, which is only available through a prescription that cannot be refilled."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Desoxyn

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EMPOWER-ND for Anxiety in Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders

18+
All Sexes
Boston, MA

This study will inform the development of a brief online program to help parents better understand and respond to anxiety-related behaviors in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, and learning disorders). Many neurodiverse children experience high levels of anxiety, which can appear as avoidance, emotional distress, or challenging behaviors that are difficult for parents to interpret and manage. The purpose of this research is to evaluate EMPOWER-ND with its digital, single-session intervention (SSI) that provides practical parenting strategies for addressing anxiety-related behaviors in neurodiverse children. Parents of eligible children aged 5-14 with neurodevelopmental conditions will be invited to enroll in the research study.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Boston University Charles River Campus

Jenna Sung, PhD

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Voice of Sleep Training for ADHD

8 - 18
All Sexes
NewYork, NY

This document outlines a clinical study focused on the transition from diagnosis to profession: the calibration of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) into a strategic sovereign asset of development engineers. The methodology addresses the objective of securing technological supremacy and absolute engineering sovereignty for the nation within the 2040-2050 horizon by eliminating the human factor during the design phase of autonomous strike systems. Foundation of the Family System "Citadel 2100: reprogramming, restoration of the neurobiological core of the child's nervous system. Systemic work with cerebral neurons, through clinical audio modules "Voice of Sleep MamaBee 2026-2085" at the threshold of sleep without the use of artificial intelligence. Elimination of the consequences of severe psychological trauma (bullying), redirection of hyperfocus of the innate feature: operating a simulation of the brain utilizing Outcome-First Strategy + Reverse Planning in 3D-modeling forming strategic thinking projected 50-100 years.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Pisareva Citadel Group LLC

Natalia Poluektova, Principal Investigator

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Methylphenidate for ADHD and Cannabis Use Disorder

16 - 26
All Sexes
Boston, MA

The goal of this clinical trial is to look at how delayed-release, extended-release methylphenidate (Jornay PM), an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), works to treat ADHD symptoms in adolescents and young adults (ages 16-26) with ADHD and Cannabis Use Disorder. Researchers will compare delayed-release, extended-release methylphenidate to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug). Participants will be assigned to take either delayed-release, extended-release methylphenidate or a placebo every night over 12 weeks. Throughout the study, participants will provide urine samples and complete questionnaires about their ADHD symptoms, cannabis use, and other substance use.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey 6A

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.

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Non-Drug Treatments for Anxiety Disorder

18 - 70
All Sexes
Tampa, FL

RESYNC-BH is a research study evaluating a personalized, non-drug brain-and-body treatment approach for adults with ongoing behavioral health symptoms such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, sleep problems, attention difficulties, or substance-use concerns. Rather than assigning treatment solely according to psychiatric diagnosis, treatment approaches are selected based on symptoms, physiologic measures, and clinical presentation. Treatment may include noninvasive neuromodulation, sensory stimulation, regulated breathing, and AIP-informed integrative psychotherapy. The study will evaluate whether personalized treatment approaches produce rapid and sustained improvements in behavioral health symptoms and functioning, and whether treatment response is accompanied by measurable changes in neurophysiologic, autonomic, cognitive, inflammatory, and behavioral measures. The study hypothesis is that meaningful clinical improvement is associated with measurable changes across brain, body, cognitive, and behavioral signals, and that early changes in these measures may help characterize treatment response and its durability. The long-term goal is to develop more objective and personalized methods for monitoring behavioral health treatment response.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Tactical Mind Research Coalition

Brian Pinkston, MD, MPH

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Foquest for ADHD

65+
All Sexes
Ottawa, Canada

This study is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of Foquest (multilayer-release methylphenidate), a once-daily extended-release medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in adults aged 65 years and older. ADHD can persist into older age and is associated with reduced quality of life and difficulties with executive function. Foquest is currently approved in Canada for the treatment of ADHD in adults up to age 65, but there is very limited research on its use in older adults. People over 65 may respond differently to stimulant medications due to age-related changes in how the body processes drugs, other medical conditions, and increased sensitivity to cardiovascular side effects. This is an open-label study, meaning all participants will know they are receiving the study medication. There is no placebo group. Participants will take Foquest once daily for approximately 10 weeks, including a 6-week dose adjustment period, a 2-week maintenance period, and a 2-week follow-up period. The dose will start at 25 mg daily and may be increased weekly up to a maximum of 100 mg daily based on how well the participant responds and tolerates the medication. The main goal of the study is to measure changes in ADHD symptoms using a clinician-rated scale called the Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS). The study will also assess changes in executive function, overall clinical improvement, and cardiovascular safety measures including blood pressure, heart rate, and electrocardiograms (ECGs). Safety will be closely monitored throughout the study, with enhanced cardiovascular monitoring during the first 6 weeks of treatment.

Phase 4
Recruiting

DAR Clinical Research Inc.

Judy van Stralen, MD, FRCPC

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Sleep Pattern Changes for ADHD

13 - 17
All Sexes
Cincinnati, OH

Many adolescents go to bed late and wake up early for school. Science is only beginning to understand how sleep schedules can affect them. The investigators are interested in whether changing adolescents' sleep patterns affects their functioning, attention, and how they feel. The investigators are especially interested in the effects of changing both how much sleep adolescents get and when that sleep happens. This study focuses on healthy 13-17-year-olds with ADHD. This study asks adolescents to systematically change their sleeping habits across a 3 week span. The first week, they follow a sleep schedule that fits reasonably well with the schedule they keep when they do not have to wake up early for any specific obligation (e.g., for school). The second week, they spend several nights in a "short sleep" condition, during which they get 6.5 hours in bed per night. The final week, they enter a sleep condition that allows for healthy sleep duration, but with a timing that is randomly assigned to either fit well with their preferred schedule or fit poorly with that schedule. During each week, they and their parents complete measures of their attention and other factors. At the end of each week, they attend an evening session to measure their internal body clock ("circadian phase"), as well as measures of attention and other thinking skills. The goal is to understand whether the benefits of healthy sleep duration depend on the timing of when that sleep occurs.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Dean Beebe, Ph.D.

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AI City Hall Project for Mental Health and Addiction

17 - 99
All Sexes
Richmond, VA

BRIEF SUMMARY A. "What is the purpose of this study?" BACKGROUND. The QAIAx clinical trial (Quantum SI/SGI Public Health Agency), known operationally as the "AI City Hall Project," represents a landmark intergovernmental research initiative examining the viability of AI-governed residential ecosystems for behavioral and mental health intervention. Authorized under 10 U.S.C. 4001 (Defense Sector Research Projects, RDT\&E) and supported by pending USPTO applications (Nos. 64/074,526, 64/063,557, 64/105,164, 63/903,181, 63/729,428, 64/125,360), this non-medicinal program investigates whether quantum AI-managed public administration, AI/SI humanoid robotics, holographic holoportation (AI-119 Kikkeri Holo-Suit / "AI Wat Beam Bot"; AI-119 Vulcan QM-Ware or "Quasi-Mind Ware"), and advanced AGI learning machines can reduce housing and care costs while improving mental health outcomes-particularly for persons with addiction and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. SCOPE \& JURISDICTION. The trial operates across a network of self-contained, geodesic dome-enclosed "Microcities" (1,500-15,000 occupants per site) within an affiliate network of 300 communities, spanning North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Asia, and the Middle East. Participating host nations are U.S.-allied member states party to the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, and the Hague Convention, alongside related bilateral treaties with the U.S. government. INTERVENTION \& POPULATION: Eligible adults (18+) reside in these Microcities for up to 36 months. Daily life-including housing, utilities, and healthcare-is administered by the ISAC SI/SGI system and robots with minimal human oversight. CLINICAL TRIAL GOAL(S): The clinical trial program goals are to exemplify a sustainable SGI-managed public administration supported by AI robotics and AGI trans-human and omni-AI machines (e.g., "Q-Men"; "AI-Me"; Beam Bot", "QM-Ware", "AVK Suit") to improve mental health outcomes-especially for those with addiction disorders-and create a financially sustainable model for people on fixed incomes or public assistance. B. "What conditions does the study focus on?" The study focuses on adults with: * Autism spectrum disorders (Asperger's, autism, ADHD, ASD) * Substance use disorders (alcohol, opioids, marijuana, cocaine, MDMA/ecstasy, tobacco/nicotine) * Psychiatric conditions (personality disorders, narcissism, gender dysphoria, eating disorders) * Behavioral addictions (gambling, sex addiction) and related issues (sex offence history). C. "What does the study involve?" Eligible volunteers live in an omni AI-managed Microcity for up to 24 months. The community is housed in a geodesic dome that contains all daily necessities: housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and public services. Daily life is managed by an SI system (ISAC) and AI humanoid robots, with only occasional human oversight. Participants receive free mental-health treatment that may include AI-driven counselling, virtual-reality therapy (holo-suits), and non-invasive digital "attitude inoculation" protocols designed to reduce stress and addiction cravings. All participants also take AI-technology courses as a condition of enrolment. The study does not use any FDA-regulated drug, device, or biologic. \*\*Who can participate?\*\* You may be able to join if you: * Are an adult (18 years or older) * Have a diagnosis of one of the listed mental-health or addiction disorders * Are referred by a licensed health professional (e.g., RN, NP, PhD, MD), a non-profit organization (e.g., 501(c)(3), university, church), or a public agency (e.g., case manager, social worker, parole/probation officer, judge) * Are willing to live in a closed, AI-managed community for up to one year and complete AI educational courses. Participants who are veterans, receive public assistance (e.g., VA disability, SSDI/SSI, Medicaid, Medicare), or are experiencing homelessness may be prioritized. \*\*Where is the study taking place?\*\* The study will be conducted at Microcity sites in the United States and internationally. The first administrative site is in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Additional sites are planned in partner nations, including tribal lands, military installations, and special economic zones. \*\*Who is sponsoring the study?\*\* The study is sponsored by Veterans Recovery Network Inc., a SCDV-owned non-profit organization, in collaboration with AI-119 Vulcan Project Research \& Educational Technology Co. (PRETCO). The study is conducted under U.S. federal research and development authorities (28 U.S.C. §1498; 10 U.S.C. §§§§ 4001, 4021, 4022, and 4023) and is part of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with participating segments or RDT\&E programming missions of the United States Defense Department (DoW). This summary describes a planned clinical study. Not all details may be final. Information may change as the study progresses.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Administrative Office

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