Posted by Ritch on May 10, 2002, at 21:59:36
In reply to Re: Neurontin, stimulants, effexor, ADD, BP II, posted by MomO3 on May 10, 2002, at 13:05:51
> Mitch,
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> Thanks for the response. Have you taken effexor? I after everything I have read I am leaning towards that for AD but I want to know how it differs from the other ADs like Prozac, or Celexa.
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> Thanks,
> Holly
Holly,Yes, I was on Effexor for several months with lithium for bipolar. It worked well for ADD and general anxiety, but unfortunately it made me way too grouchy and I had chronic skin itchiness from it. I think if you have a distinct blend of ADD/anxiety, Effexor probably would be a good choice. If you definitely have bipolar mixed in with it you might be better off with an anticonvulsant mood stabilizer (like Depakote)+ a lowdose stimulant instead of an antidepressant. I couldn't handle more than 37.5mg XR/day tops.
Mitch
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