Posted by cybercafe on May 26, 2003, at 0:03:24
In reply to Running out of med options..., posted by lmm2003 on May 24, 2003, at 9:19:10
i also suffer from bipolar + ADHD
.... so what is your chief complaint? Adderall + SSRI doesn't work for depression?
> Hi, I have just become a group member after reading several of the messages posted over the years and I want to start by saying thanks to everyone who has contributed to this site! You are all really wonderful people.
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> So if anyone out there is able to respond to my situation, I would truly appreciate it. Here's the story (and I will do my best to keep it as short as possible-promise)
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> I have been on meds for about 10 years now and have tried almost all of them. I have used several antidepressants(Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Serzone and Trazadone)stimulants (adderall, ritalin, dexedrine) anti-anxiety meds (Buspar, valium, xanax, and beta blockers) mood stabilizers (lithium, depakote, lamictal, topamax, neurontin) other meds for ADHD, fatigue and depression (provigil, straterra, gabitril) not to mention the ones I probably forgot.
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> I have been diagnosed with a variety of different "labels" depending on the doctor. These include bipolar II, atypical depression, anxiety and adult ADHD.
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> My current symptoms include irritability (especiaaly low frustration tolerance) fatigue, loss of motivation, low self esteem and anger.
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> Currently, I am taking adderall (20 mg a day) and xanax (to keep me sane at work) while waiting to switch to an MAOI (selgiline). Most recently I have found the SSRI's to "poop out" and leave me switching meds, with most other meds side effects completely unbearable.
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> So my questions are... Has anyone ever used adderall with selegiline?
> Anyone experience these symptoms and if so what worked?
> Any suggestions or comments?
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> I want to thank anyone who will respond to this as I know it is hard to take the time to read this - far less post a response. Again THANKS!
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