Posted by JohnL on July 14, 2000, at 3:41:14
In reply to Ritalin augmentation questions. PLEASE HELP!-LONG, posted by shellie on July 13, 2000, at 22:49:07
Shellie,
It could be that one of the stimulants will turn out to be what you need. But which one? I don't think there is any way to predict without personal trials of each. Or as I prefer to look at it...personal comparisons.
What we see in writing (i.e. Ritalin for mood, Dexedrine for fatigue, etc.) should be taken with a grain of salt. We all have different chemistries. What works one way for a certain group of people will not work the same way for another group of people. Individual responses to particular stimulants vary dramatically.
I think the best approach is to try them all for comparison to identify the best match for you. It doesn't matter what was best for someone else, right? It matters what's best for you. Only trial and error will tell you which is best. The good thing is that stimulants work (if they are to work) within 24 to 72 hours. So you don't need long drawn-out torturous trials. You could try one after another for a week each and then choose your favorite for a longer trial.
After all is said and done, I still feel the best med in the world for chronic fatigues, depression, lack of drive, is not even available in the USA. Too bad. It is Adrafinil.
Also, in case you hadn't considered it, Nardil could be responsible for some of the things you're feeling. The kinds of side effects you describe wouldn't surprise me at all. But anyway, with or without Nardil, you could consider comparing all the stimulant choices, and include a 4 week trial of Adrafinil.
JohnL
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