Posted by noa on December 21, 2003, at 20:30:07
In reply to Re: EFFEXOR XR AND ADDERALL XR COMBO » noa, posted by SLS on December 21, 2003, at 10:58:21
Hi, Scott!
Orignially, the stimulant was added to boost the AD effect of my ADs (orignially it was Prozac, then Paxil, now Effexor), and because I had the 'atypical' symptoms of fatigue, etc.
Even after eliminating the fatigue elements caused by the sleep apnea and hypothyroidism, I continued on stimulants. When I switched from Ritalin SR to Adderall, I noticed a huge difference--I felt calmer and more focused. Adderall XR was even better in not having to have the dose wear off and re-dose, etc.
I do have some ADD like symptoms but it isn't clear if these are innate or med-induced. I suspect a combo. In looking back at my history, one could possibly make a case for exectuve functioning deficits, but these could be attributed to anxiety and depression as easily as they could be attributed to ADD. So, who knows.
In any event, I find the Adderall very helpful. I think it continues to provide AD effect in combo with my ADs (serzone and effexor) and helps with focus.
How are you doing?
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