Posted by dmlvt on September 27, 2006, at 8:25:18
In reply to Benzos with Concerta/Ritalin/Stimulants a no-no??, posted by Shell on September 26, 2006, at 11:58:41
I take Ritalin and Ativan and I believe that the Ativan does reduce the effectiveness of the Ritalin. I described it recently as a big loop. I started on Ritalin, which helped focus but made my dysthymia/depression worse, particularly as a dose wore off late in the day. I added Cymbalta, which fixed the depression, but had sexual side effects. I added Wellbutrin, which fixed the side effects of Cymbalta, but seemed to increase anxiety. I then added Ativan, which decreased the effectiveness of the Ritalin.
So, I'm trying to go back to the starting point right now. I've cut Cymbalta to 20mg, stopped Wellbutrin, and cut back on Ativan. I'm going to try to get completely off the Cymbalta next, and then the rest.
I guess the alternative would be to increase the Ritalin, which would probably lead to another addition elsewhere, which would mean more of ...
I want off this merry-go-round.
dml
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