Posted by sb417 on March 11, 2004, at 23:43:01
In reply to Re: Avoiding sleepiness with Straterra... strategy? » utopizen, posted by sb417 on March 11, 2004, at 23:33:46
As far as "stretching out" the effectiveness of your current meds, I've seen a number of threads here over the past year or so on ways to stave off or prevent "poop out" of stimulants. I think taking Magnesium was one suggestion. Was Klonopin another? I've seen posts about taking dextromethorphan (sp?), but I wouldn't do that on a regular basis. I guess it works for some people, but DXM suppresses the cough reflex, which we have for a reason. I don't think it's a good idea to chronically suppress coughing unless you have a bad cough, bronchitis, the flu, etc. Have you tried combining stimulants with an antidepressant? For example, could you continue on one of the stimulants you're used to (Desoxyn, Adderall or Dexedrine), but start to gradually add on an antidepressant? That way, you wouldn't be making such a drastic change in the middle of the semester.
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