Posted by iris2 on October 8, 2004, at 11:59:28
In reply to Re: Geno....Let's Brainstorm.....(links) » thug life, posted by pablo1 on October 8, 2004, at 10:03:07
I am going to seem stupid. I cannot concentrate or focus enough to even begin to understand or learn what I want/need to know for my own self to know what medications to take.
Without going into an extended background. I have atypical depression and bulimia and personality disorder all depending on which pdoc or therapist you ask for my diagnosis. Some probably might say severe depression instead of atypical. I do not know that it always matters.
For me one of the severe symptoms I deal with is my inability to focus, concentrate essentially read and learn and remember. I have not dealt with this with any of my docs. I am just generally so depressed it is not the first of many issues I would deal with. Felling a bit better I am very upset all the time about this.
You seem to know a lot about the mechanisms (my bet choice of wording) of how some of these medications work. I take Ritalin. It helps me get out of bed and perhaps dose a little more but not much. I find it difficult to read more than a paragraph at a time and comprehend, remember or be able to focus on what I am reading. I cannot take most other stimulants because of a bladder disease. It is impossible.
Anyway I was looking into possible alternatives for this problem and Strattera seemed to keep popping up. The probability that I can take it is slim. I cannot take for instance Effexor, many amphetamines, Flexeril, can take a little Amisulpride more than 50mg I cannot tolerate. There are many more antidepressants and other drugs I just wanted to give you an example. My pdoc says he thinks SI cannot take anything stimulating but then I can take Parnate.
I was curious if you thought it prudent for me to try Strattera as much for its antidepressant value as for the ADHD or ADD stuff?
I would value your opinion or anyone else who might have some knowledge of this.
Thank you,
Irene
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