Which ADHD drug best dovetails with life extension goals? Which is the least detrimental to the brain?
I have a first appointment with a psychiatrist on Wednesday to obtain ADHD drugs. What I am trying to research and decide upon is the question of which one should I try first: Adderall, Ritilan, etc?
I've tried Nootropics (Piracetam and Cdp-Choline, mainly) with good results in some areas (thought creation and processing speed, creativity, etc). But I want/need the robust strength of the ADHD drugs for supreme motivation (especially) and intense and prolonged focus. Too many unfinished projects in my life and I'm returning to school in the Fall and need to function at a super high level in a very competitive program. I've tried everything else (and I do mean everything) and will continue to do everything to increase my functioning in numerous ways (sleep, nutrition, exercise, supplements, etc), but I'm finally ready to give these meds a shot. So, basically, I want to balance my goals of enhancing myself (this is my one and only life to succeed in) and extending my life (this is my one and only life to extend as long and as healthfully as possible).
Does anyone have any scientific knowledge or theories or conjectures relating to this question? Besides evaluating these drugs on immediate effectiveness and side effect tolerability, and taking them at low, therapeutic doses, which one would seem the least detrimental to brain structures if taken long term. After all, each drug does have a different chemical composition and effect on the brain.
Any information or links to good articles on this matter would be appreciated and probably of interest to more people that just me.
Thanks. Live Well And Long!
Edited by Rags847, 18 March 2008 - 12:27 AM.