Posted by kotsunega on July 8, 2004, at 22:17:06
In reply to Re: Zyprexa and Adderall » mark57, posted by Sad Panda on July 7, 2004, at 10:31:10
I thought I would throw in my .02.
I am bipolar 1 with inattentive ADD. I take 20mg of Zyprexa nightly and 90 mg of Adderall XR during the day split into 2 or 3 doses. I also take Paxil and Wellbutrin. My pdoc had to write a letter to my insurance company in order to get the 90 mg of Adderall authorized for insurance coverage. Without the letter, my insurance will only pay for 60 mg per day.
I have noticed that even though the CNS stimulant effect of the Adderall is blocked for the most part by the Zyprexa, I can still tell it is working. I can get through a day of work and stay on task. I can get so involved in my work that I forget to go home on time.
Without the Adderall, I'm lazy, bored, and can't stand to sit in my cube and perform my duties, so I surf the net a lot to accommodate my miniscule attention span, and try to find excuses for leaving work early on as many days as possible.
It is my opinion and experience that the CNS stimulant effect isn't necessary for the stimulant to work. I only miss the stimulating effect from a recreational standpoint.
Regards,
kotsunega
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