What is amphetamine fatigue?

Amphetamines gain their effect by increasing the levels of dopamine and other related neurotransmitters in certain parts of the brain. read more

Amphetamines gain their effect by increasing the levels of dopamine and other related neurotransmitters in certain parts of the brain. The problem is, the dopamine etc, is not provided by the amphetamines themselves, but is drawn from the brain's own stores. read more

I have fairly severe fatigue due to low hemoglobin and I was prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) by a psychiatrist, who is part of the hep group that treats me. These people are not quacks or foolish. read more

In rare cases, amphetamines are used alongside standard antidepressants to treat some types of depression that do not respond to other treatments, especially in people who also experience fatigue and apathy. read more