Posted by Dinah on October 13, 2003, at 16:06:26
In reply to Ritalin for depression and dosage., posted by James T. on October 13, 2003, at 14:05:26
Originally posted by James T. 10/13/03
> I'm taking 108mgs of Concerta at around 10:30am
> which works until about 4:00pm and doesn't start working again until around 7:00pm or so.
>
> I have the immediate release Ritalin also, which I usually take around 4:30pm when the Concerta isn't helping me much. I find 10 or 15mgs works until the Concerta starts releasing again at 7:00pm or so.
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> Since no other treatments have helped with my chronic depression of 7 years we decided to try the Ritalin.
>
> It's not a perfect solution, but it gets me out of bed and I'm going out of the house more.
> Just built a new PC for my Wife which I'm using now.
>
> Before Ritalin I would stay in bed most of the day and cry really bad.
> Also, I am now able to work with my Therapist on a better level.
> I also take 300mgs of Seroquel at bedtime and 10mgs of Lexapro to help with some mild OCD.
>
> I was taking Ambien for about 4 years and finally weaned myself off of that.
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> As far as Concerta dosages, you usually need 20% more of Concerta as compared to the fast acting Ritalin.
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> I'm not too crazy about taking this much, but any less just isn't worth taking at all because it really doesn't do much very long and then I crash and feel like crap again.
>
>
> Please add your experiences with Ritalin for depression.
> Also, I would like to know what Dr.Bob thinks about the dose I'm taking and any concerns.
> Thanks
>
>
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