Posted by JohnL on January 5, 2000, at 17:59:15
In reply to Re: further info/questions, posted by dove on January 5, 2000, at 12:54:29
Concerning stimulants Lynne, I checked out everything in Dr Bob's Psych Tips and also searched around. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) seems to be the most popular. Other choices are Desoxyn, Bromocriptine, Amantadine, Pemoline. The theory is that dopamine is down-regulated by other antidepressants, causing sexual problems and apathy. The stimulants are dopiminergic enhancers. That's the theory anyway.
The stimulants seem to be like ADs in that if one doesn't work, another might, even though they are similar in action. Results are supposedly fast, when they work. Anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. So a couple or several could be tried in a short period of time. I would think a stimulant would not be good for anxiety symptoms. BUT considering your (and my) atypcial response to Prozac, a stimulant might work great. They seem to calm down millions of hyper kids, right? I have no experience with any of these 'yet', but will likely come home with a prescrip for one of them Thursday. I've just been reading up a lot. Hope any of this might help. JohnL
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