Posted by Pam on February 6, 2001, at 14:25:20
Has anyone heard of ritalin causing depression? I have recently been diagnosed as ADD by a new pdoc. He prescribed Ritalin. I have been taking 5mg. every 1 1/2 hrs. for a total of 40mg./day.( I would prefer to take Ritalin SR, but my insurance plan only covers for the regular, generic methylphenidate.) Initially, this seemed to help my ADD, but now (two weeks later) I find myself very depressed and unable to function. I have been on Prozac and Wellbutrin on and off for the past four years for depression. I take the Wellbutrin when the Prozac poops out. Right now, I am taking 40mgs. of Prozac, up from 20mg., once again due to poop out.
If the methlyphenidate is causing my depression, are there any other ADD medications I could try? Would Adderal have the same depressive effect?
Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
poster:Pam
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