Posted by Sara T on June 12, 2000, at 23:05:14
In reply to Re: Adults with ADHD, posted by Gerri_mww on June 12, 2000, at 1:14:42
> > Sara,
> > Glad to hear from a fellow ADHD adult. Please let us know what you try and the results. Also, please feel free to come here to let off some steam. I know how frutrating ADHD symptoms can be! Renee N
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> I am so glad to have so much information at my fingertips. I started Effexor SR about three weeks ago for ADHD (inattentive type). I noticed a difference right off the bat. I seemed more calmer than before. I was able to relax enough I found that I was more aware of motion. (was extreme at first, now is a more normal awareness) I noticed I no longer had the "need for speed" as in "lead-footed driver".
> I also found I would need to take naps in the afternoon (which with the inattentive-type ADD was better than wanting to sleep all day like I was used to). I have noticed that my body is getting used to the dose (75 mg. SR) and I feel it is diminishing in it's effects (or the placebo effect I was getting). I am going to ask my MD to increase the level to 150mg in hopes that the serene feelings will return.
> I also noted that it at least helped me to find a motivation to start getting my housework going after a year hiatis (sp)--which my kids appreciated..LOL.
> I haven't experienced the "energy" everyone says starts after the naps end but am hoping (also the weight loss would be welcomed).
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> Has been great to know what effects to expect and what is "normal" side-effects being that with the ADD I also get extreme panic attacks (which the effexor has completely stopped --but notice some inklings of their return (which also makes me think I need to increase the dosage for me).
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> Thanks for all the info everyone has contributed so far!
> GerriGerri,
I also tried Effexor and I liked what it did. But my BP went up and although I don't think now that it was the culprit, I had to stop. I am now using Zoloft and Ritalin SR, which has been a good combo but I'm beginning to wonder if the Ritalin is losing effect. I have also been taking Melatonin for sleep, so maybe it is leaving me too groggy the next day and that is causing the Ritalin to not be so effective.
Anyway, from one ADDer to another, glad to here what's working for you. Hope you have continued success.
Sara T.
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