Posted by Lasagne on November 16, 2003, at 20:54:53
In reply to Re: Strattera - helping or hurting?, posted by Mila S on November 13, 2003, at 23:35:47
This is just a thought, but maybe you would have luck trying several different medications at the same time. For years I only took Prozac and thought it really helped, then a few years ago I started having more anxiety problems and the doctor began me on Buspar. Once again the Buspar made a huge difference. Then,last year my doctor diagnosed me at ADD and began me on Strattera. Somehow the combo of all these meds has made me more functional than I have been in years. I have also observed the same in my 11 year old son. It's a combination of medications that keep his stable. Good luck! Don't give up on trying to feel better.
Lasagna> Thanks, I have had depression for years and still have not found somthing that works adequately. I have tried many of the anti-depressants and other drugs, however I never experienced this kind of withdrawal. I was hoping I would not have to taper off given that would mean I must buy lower dose pills. I was taking 60 and 40 mg pills. I dropped to just 60mg a day. I guess I'll drop to 40mg and when those run out see if I can handle the withdrawal.
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> Thanks much for your feedback. I would go on an anti-deppressant if I thought it might help, but I have been on so many that did not work (effexor, prozax, paxil, wellbutrin, remeron, lexapro, celexa...etc.). I would not know what to try next although there is always somthing new to try--I guess I've lost faith in medications. But I know I'm being irrational. All there is to do is to keep trying.
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