Posted by utopizen on March 27, 2004, at 17:54:56
In reply to Re: Adderall xr, posted by utopizen on March 26, 2004, at 13:55:44
> Many people can become irritable, depressed, or receieve sensitivity to other side effects of an amphetamine after a prlonged period. Me included.
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> Talk to your doc about switching to an alternative stimulant that's long-acting, such as Concerta (12 hour Ritalin) or Dexedrine Spansules or other stims....
>Keep in mind it's also likely depression can occur in isolation from your drug. It's the Accutane-effect, I call it-- people who get depressed often take months to realize they are depressed, and have difficulty coming to terms with such a sudden change in their emotions after years of feeling a sense of happiness.
Consider an antidepressant, and switch to a different stim just in case it's the Adderall...
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