Posted by Paulbwell on May 29, 2005, at 21:57:43
In reply to Stimulants Depression... past or present, posted by Mr.Scott on May 29, 2005, at 21:25:42
> Hi,
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> I'd like to start a discussion on stimulants.
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> Can you share your experience using stimulants particularly ritalin and amphetamine in the treatment of depression or really in the treatment of anything for that matter.
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> Dose, effect, length of time, efficacy...
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> Here's my 2cents worth..
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> I currently use Adderall XR 40mg daily (tried up to 60 but found side effects limiting) to augment a touch of Zoloft 25mg. I also use .75mg of clonazepam daily (hate it!) and periodically use outpatient right unilateral ECT if things get downright awful. I've taken the adderall for about 5 months and have developed tolerance to some of its effects, but not all.
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> ScottHi iv taken Ritalin 100mgs a day for 5 months, and now iv run out, i fukin depresssed and wanting to to get sum more soon
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