Posted by alohashirt on July 19, 2006, at 21:53:37
In reply to Re: Dexedrine, posted by lymom3 on July 17, 2006, at 21:21:22
A few points:
1. Sounds like your Daytrana dose is too low. You should call your doc, explain the symptoms and the concern about losing your job. Patches are inconsistent and, even if you were taking ritalin/concerfta the equivalence varies for different people. Ask your pdoc to outline the choices.
Why did you stop dexedrine? It takes a while to titrate any ADHD medication.
Why Daytrana and not Focalin XR or Concerta?
2. I found Focalin XR had less impact on sleep
3. Provigil ( or Olmifon/Adrafinil if you live in a country where this is possible) could help the daytime sleepiness
4. try a sleeping pill or exercise to ensure you sleep
5. Supplement with fish oil (this sounded flaky until both my pdoc and internist suggested it)Good luck, don't be afraid to be respectfully assertive.
poster:alohashirt
thread:667713
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060717/msgs/668442.html