Posted by Jackd on September 9, 2002, at 19:08:52
In reply to Re: Uptight on Ritalin... what should I add?, posted by Seamus2 on September 8, 2002, at 22:38:42
I have the same problem with 18mg of Concerta (time-release ritain; the equivalent of 5mg 3x a day). I took 1-2 mg of Klonopin a day to relieve the anxiousness, which worked great, but i guess for you that's not an option.
I wouldn't think any norepinephrine acting meds/stimulating meds would help ease the anxiety (Tofranil, Effexor, or others) Beta blockers could really help, but I have no experience with them.
My shrink suggested Propranolol at one time for tremor and anxiety, which is another beta blocker besides Clonidine. She stated that Propranolol didn't cross the blood brain barrier. So in other words, it blocks sympathetic nervous system responses but is less likely to cause unwanted mental side effects. I can't guarantee this is true.
Is your anxiety performance related or persistent nagging thoughts or both? Beta blockers help with "feeling" anxious, but not necessarily thought anxiety.
Look especially for meds with GABA action for help with anxiety.
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