Posted by h on October 12, 2004, at 14:30:49
In reply to Re: Ritalin - weight loss? » h, posted by B2Chica on October 11, 2004, at 12:40:07
> haven't noticed much weight loss- course i flux a lot anyway.
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> But i'm so glad you mentioned the wear off thing. i just started it a week &1/2 ago, but pdoc started me at 10mg. i thought the first few days it seemed to work a little but who knows...maybe wishful thinking or hypomania??. but it's definately not working now.I had it for depression. It worked right away, and I could feel myself getting less depressed by the minute. It was like riding an elevator. The problem was it didn't last.
I would take 10 mg, once in themorning and once in the pm. But I noticed the loss of appetite right away. If you haven't, it may not do that for you.
> There is just SUCH an overlap between adhd and bipolar that the docs just aren't sure which is which. so maybe no adhd drugs will help with me? tried strattera (up to 80mg) and that did Nothing-though was nice appetite suppressant ;^). i'm just hoping something works soon, cuz i need to be a good employee again...
If you're having trouble maintaining focus, the ritalin normally does help with that. ALthough it doesn't sound as though the ritalin is working for you all that well.
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> what dosages of Rit are you all on?I was on 10 mg. It was for depression. But soon the one in the am, one in the pm didn't do it. I'd hoard the darn things, and pop them when I was feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Not good. Just having to monitor my own moods made me crazy.
I'm on Lexapro now, and it's a much better med for me.
I hope you find something that works for you! Keep on trying and best of luck!
warmly
h
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