Posted by Tom1982 on October 25, 2003, at 8:26:08
In reply to Re: Thinking about provigil, but I'm on adderall.. » Tom1982, posted by Viridis on October 25, 2003, at 1:57:38
Sorry it took me so long to respond. Yeah, I would never take Provigil for my add. (I was just curious to see if it might help with my depression or tension.) I have a really hard time doing anything without Adderall so replacing it is most definitely not an option unless... well, I am somewhat curious about Dexedrine because I have heard a lot of positive reviews but Adderall works pretty good so I probably won't bother.
I think I am going to look for another doctor because while the Remeron does help A LOT... I am unsatisfied and I do not want to consult with my current doctor about it... I don't feel I can have an open conversation about my problems without him trying to force another medication on me... I figure I'll go explain my situation to an independant doctor and figure out my treatment options. Then, once I know what I want to do I'll go see my main doctor and tell him what I want prescribed and hope for the best.
I just hate being paranoid and depressed all the time. The tension is really wearing me down and I have no clue what to do about it. I know there is no miracle medication out there but perhaps there is something that will just work better, you know?
I checked out that Strattera stuff and the side effects are a major turn-off. (I have a sensitive stomach anyway.) I don't think it would help much with my depression either. I am really desperate though so I might check it out... I'm building up a tolerance to Adderall and I hate taking more than I am prescribed because it feels wrong.
Anyway, I'll probably end up switching to Zoloft, Effexor, or Lexapro... or something... Does anyone know if I could use any of those 3 drugs I just mentioned as an add-on to my existing medications?
PLEASE let me know either way.
I don't want to go off Remeron for any time at all. (Trust me you would not want me to either if you saw what I'm like.) I just REALLY need something to help with my anxiety (besides Paxil or benzodiazepines) because it is making me really hate life. I don't like taking pills but anything is better than this. (Well ALMOST anything... obviously being on Paxil and stuff like Xanax and Valium isn't. lol ;) )
-Tom
P.S. I really appreciate the help.
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A brief summary of everything I wrote above is:What medication can I take in ADDITION to Adderall and Remeron to help relieve my anxiety (and possibly further alleviate my depression) besides Paxil or a benzodiazepine?
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