Posted by Cindylou on August 19, 2001, at 15:55:47
In reply to Taking stimulants - so why am I exhausted??, posted by Cindylou on August 19, 2001, at 14:37:28
Need to clarify something -- I CAN sleep at night, usually a good 8 hours. I will take 2.5 mg. of Klonapin if necessary. It's during the day, when I'm so tired and try to nap, that I can't sleep.
that's it ...
thanks.
> Hello,
> Can anyone help me solve this riddle?
>
> A week ago, I added 5 mg. of Adderall to my Wellbutrin + Prozac mix (with the intention of dropping the Wellbutrin.) I decreased the Wellbutrin dosage by half, so I was taking half of a 75 mg. tablet twice a day along with 2.5 mg. of Adderall (I am quite med sensitive, so I take low doses). I take 10 mg. of Prozac in the evening because it tends to make me tired.
>
> Well, last week I felt great! I had energy, I was motivated, I was clear-headed -- and all this during PMS! I thought I had found my "dream cocktail."
>
> But this weekend, I went downhill and today I am so tired I can barely function. I can't sleep because my heart is racing and my ears are ringing. I'm Still on the same dosages.
>
> What could be causing this? Could I have developed a tolerance to the Adderall already, and need more? Or, could this be some kind of delayed "rebound effect" that stimulants can have, leading to more depression? I truly doubt I had the placebo effect last week, because I usually react negatively to meds, so I wasn't expecting to feel better at all -- it was a surprise, actually.
>
> Another question to add to this -- I have been considering trying Adrafinil in place of the Wellbutrin/Adderall. Any idea if I could take it along with the Adderall while I wait for it to kick in? Or should I just quit the Adderall and Wellbutrin altogether and start with the Adrafinil? (John L, if you're reading this, do you have any suggestions?)
>
> Thank you all for your help! I am having such trouble these days. I know most of you can relate to this struggle. I'm glad to have your support, and hope to give some back to you :)
>
> -cindy
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