Posted by Ron Hill on February 26, 2003, at 11:41:33
In reply to Can Concerta or Ritilan cause depression?, posted by Angel1 on February 26, 2003, at 7:23:53
Angel,
Anecdotally speaking, Ritalin caused me to become VERY depressed, but it took awhile to do so. I'm a BP II, but I was initially misdiagnosed as ADHD and prescribed Ritalin. At first the Ritalin was great! My concentration, focus, and motivation were incredible. After about two months, however, I became very moody and the pdoc added an SSRI. The SSRI and Ritalin pushed me into mania (or severe hypomania) where I stayed for about two years. Then, rather suddenly, the Ritalin stopped "working" when I took my daily doses and I dropped into a hole of depression so deep that I absolutely could not get out.
Just because Ritalin did this to me, this does not mean that it is bad for everyone. YMMV.
-- Ron
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> Just wondering if anyone has info re: Concerta and depression. Have been taking for about 4 days and today am feeling depressed more than ever. Also take low dose desipramine-75mg. My pdoc said he never heard of that happening. Any info or advice appreciated.
> Angel1
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