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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2026
17 points

The phase 2 double blind placebo controlled study didn’t have a large enough group effect, it helped a subset of people who stutter but it wasn’t enough to lead to a phase 3, this is why there’s been ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2026
5 points

I've tried antipsychotics which do the same regarding being dopamine antagonists, just much more side effects. Sadly didn't notice any improvement in my speech. Not saying it doesn't work at all, but...

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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2026
44 points

I've tried a few different pills I forget there names now but where D2 something or other, I saw huge improvement in speech as well as confidence that came with the improved fluency but had side effec...

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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2026
1 points

I would try it for sure! I don't really believe in it tho... I'm not so sure about dopamine antagonists. I have not had success with them before....

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postr/StutterFeb 12, 2026
15 points

Ecopiapm!

Ecopiapm! just talked with a guy said I'm trying to get this medication in black market and there's a study proved it decrease this stuttering 30% up 40%. what do you guys think?...

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commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2026
2 points

I’m hopeful and confident that drugs like Ecopipam will eventually be developed and approved by the FDA for Stuttering… in time. Even if doesn’t give people 100% fluency, it will be significantly bet...

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commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2026
3 points

Yeah ADHD meds regulate neurotransmitters by boosting Dopamine and Norepinephrine in the brain, which can improve fluency for some stutterers, not all. For others, dopamine antagonists help more with...

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postr/StutterFeb 11, 2026
19 points

Encouragement

Encouragement Hi friends!! I just wanted to post to say I got accepted into pharmacy school! The best thing I have done for myself was to learn to accept my stutter (even just a little bit) and to ack...

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postr/StutterFeb 11, 2026
3 points

Stuttering, and potential drugs.

Stuttering, and potential drugs. So short story, I used to trial Vyvanse for ADHD and for that year or so I found that I could talk much faster and seemed to block less. Vyvanse is apparently supposed...

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commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2026
3 points

Stuttering is and has been for a while classified as a Mental Health issue. ( Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder). A lot of times it has a genetic link and is generational in bloodlines . I’ve read wher...

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commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2026
4 points

Research shows that, depending on the group, ritalin can both ease and worsen stutter. Looks like for some people stuttering is indeed caused by dopamine dysregulation, while for others it's something...

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postr/StutterFeb 11, 2026
12 points

Substances That Help and Hurt My Stutter (Personal Experience)

Substances That Help and Hurt My Stutter (Personal Experience) I started stuttering at 13 and have always had periods of fluency and dysfluency. Sometimes I’ll go for weeks speaking pretty fluently, o...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2026
2 points

I had the same effect and there are even a couple of papers on this. Doesn't work for everyone though....

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postr/StutterFeb 10, 2026
8 points

ADHD & Stuttering

ADHD & Stuttering Just recently diagnosed with ADHD at 39 & started on Vyvanse. Has anyone else noticed less of a stutter while on this medication? I’ve noticed I’m more fluent when speaking & when I ...

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postr/StutterFeb 8, 2026
1 points

Niacin (vitamin b3) 500 mg a day

Niacin (vitamin b3) 500 mg a day Great anxiety reduction... And direct effect on speach... For me. Anyone tried the same? Really great. ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2026
2 points

This is weird. I too have been told I have excess saliva and my fiance mentioned that her friend that stutters also does...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2026
1 points

There’s a drug called glycopyrrolate that I’ve used for excessive sweating and is also used for excessive saliva, I recommend you ask your doctor about it! Good luck....

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
2 points

Congrats on kicking caffeine! I just ditched beer/alcohol at New Years and have noticed my speech improve since I don't have any rebound anxiety from drinking anymore 💪🏽...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
1 points

MDMA, ecstasy, and coke also do a great job at totally eliminating my stutter - unfortunately they're not exactly substances you can take regularly haha...

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postr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
4 points

Abilify for stuttering: what doses are people actually trying? (Sharing my titration)

Abilify for stuttering: what doses are people actually trying? (Sharing my titration) I have noticed that discussion around treating stuttering with Abilify (aripiprazole) is pretty limited, and I hav...

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