Posted by Ritch on May 31, 2002, at 13:08:53
In reply to Re: Concerta vs Adderall and mood swings, posted by JuniperF on May 31, 2002, at 10:12:45
> Thank you for responding Mitch. I made a typo. I am taking 10mg three times a day.
Yes, that is a more typical dose. Concerta (methylphenidate), might work better for you than the amphetamines. I noticed that Adderall and dexedrine had more impact on my *mood* than methylphenidate. For instance, I could "crash" on dexedrine and feel a little depressed (I never got sad and weepy though), but I could crash on methylphenidate and just feel tired and confused. My pdoc has me on a small dose of imipramine instead of stimulants for the ADHD symptoms. I have got bipolar symptoms, too, and you might look into a possible comorbid bipolar diagnosis. Perhaps a mood stabilizer added to your stimulant at some point could be beneficial.Mitch
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