Posted by MarkG on March 31, 2001, at 14:34:08
In reply to Re: Depression, ADHD (Inattentive), and stimulants, posted by SalArmy4me on March 31, 2001, at 10:20:58
Hi Sal,
When I had a rise and fall on the Parnate, my doc said that it sounds like stimulants might be an option- maybe with a "more traditional" type of antidepressant. He seems really reluctant to add on a stimulant to the Parnate though, saying it's "really dicey." Overall, I feel slightly better with Parnate, I don't feel irritable and I don't have that sinking depressed feeling. But I have a lot of fatigue, lack of motivation, and continued anhedonia, inattention, and head fog. So, what MAOI were you taking and with what stimulant? Was it effective? How long have you been or were you on that combo? Sorry so long. Just trying to figure all of this out. Thanks! MarkG
> Your doc couldn't expand his horizons and prescribe MAOI + Stimulants? Its mentioned prominently in the Tips, and I used that combination without incident.
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> > Hello,
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> > I have struggled with depression for years (I am 28). I have tried Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, Remeron, and Wellbutrin without a whole lot of success. About 5 weeks ago I started Parnate- I have been feeling less depressed but still having continued difficulties concentrating, organizing, comprehending reading, etc. I noticed for the first two weeks I took Parnate I felt so NORMAL! I was very focused, could get work done, and so everything else seemed to fall in place. Unfortunately this did not last.
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> > I talked with my doc and he said that it sounds like I responded to the amphetamine properties of Parnate and that I might respond favorably to stimulants. After he said this, I looked into the uses for stimulants and discovered that they are commmonly used to treat ADHD. I then discovered that the criteria for ADHD, inattentive type seems to really explain the way I have been and felt since childhood.
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> > I am really wondering if my depression is a result in part to ADD probs? Does anyone have any long-term experience with stimulants with similar kinds of situations/conditions? I am especially interested in the effects of Adderall use long term- decreased efficacy, tolerance build up, side effects, etc.
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> > Other peoples experiences or info re: this would be much appreciated, THANKS!
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> > MarkG
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