Posted by fachad on June 18, 2002, at 0:21:56
In reply to Want to try stimulants, I need advice, posted by rainbowlight on June 17, 2002, at 23:23:23
I don't know if stimulants have a negative effect on BPII. It could be that they could cause mania.
For the first one, I'd say try methylphenedate (Ritalin) as the long acting form, Concerta. It's very smooth acting, and has the least harsh physical side effects.
As far as casuing insominia, no, they do not always casue insomnia.
Re anxiey, I think they frequently cause anxiety in anxiety prone people, but hardly ever in people who are not prone to anxiey. That came out a little trite sounding, but really that's how it is.
Stimulants, like everthing else, are subject to the "your mileage may vary" caveat.
> I have been diagnosed with ADD and I am going to try to convince my pdoc to let me give stimulants a try (she is hesitant - I have Bipolar II). Can you guys give me any advice? Is there a good one to start with first? Do they make anxiety worse? and do they always cause insomnia? Thanks.
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