Posted by anita on January 1, 2001, at 17:18:50
In reply to Need info on Ritalin, Cylert, Provigil, etcetera., posted by PhoenixGirl on December 29, 2000, at 12:12:39
Hi PhoenixGirl,
I think it's reasonable for you to try stimulants -- I'm one of those "tried every med" women. If many ADs haven't worked, you should try meds with different modes of action, such as mood stabilizers (other than lithium), stimulants, and low doses of the newer antipsychotics. Just remember that all drugs, including stimulants, are not the same -- I had a very good response to Ritalin, which then pooped out after about a month (I think due to tolerance), and had a bad reaction to Adderall. Also, lamictal works for me, but lithium made me worse. Most of the stimulants may cause a loss of appetite, but not sexual dysfunction. For me, reboxetine felt like a strong Wellbutrin (they have similar mechanisms of action), if that helps any.
Good luck!
anita
I have tried around 8 different ADs, and none of them has kept me from feeling depressed for no reason and fantasizing about suicide. They have an effect, but my quality of life is still crap. I've tried combining antidepressants, adding lithium, and adding thyroid hormone. I am considering adding a stimulant like Ritalin, Cylert, or Provigil because other things are not working well. Please tell me any info you have, and especially experiences you or someone you know have with these drugs. I'm concerned about loss of appetite and tolerance. I'm not very concerned about addiction because I already know that I will need medical treatment for depression for the rest of my life. So I want something that allows me to enjoy life and doesn't cause intolerable side effects like loss of libido and stomach pain. I am so tired of trying new meds, and I refuse to continue living this way. I've already lost 10 years to this disease, starting at age 12. This isn't living.
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