Posted by katekite on June 26, 2002, at 18:29:41
In reply to Problems with Effexor and Ritalin together?, posted by morgan26 on June 26, 2002, at 11:16:26
Sometimes crying indicates too high a dose of ritalin. If you are taking concerta the lowest concerta dose is 18 mg which is about equivalent to 5mg of regular ritalin 3 times a day.
You could try going to the regular ritalin and take just 2.5 mg three times a day to see if that helps. Not everyone needs the same dose.
Or you could try Adderall or dexedrine which may be better, just start at a very low dose.
About 20% of people with ADD are not helped by the traditional stimulants.
If it turns out you try a good dose of all the main stimulants and they make you too anxious, you might try atomoxetine when it comes out (supposed to be the new cool non-stimulant ADD drug, maybe out this fall or next year).
Have you ever tried Wellbutrin?
kate
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