Posted by jealibeanz on December 29, 2006, at 10:14:56
In reply to Re: REAL benefit from Xanax XR vs. Xanax IR, posted by valene on December 29, 2006, at 8:56:10
I agree that Klonopin has depressing properties. That, in conjuction with Adderall, sent me spiraling into crying spells and the oddest feeling of depression and dissociation. We had to remedy the with a short period of Effexor (yuck, hate all SSRIs/SNRI/Wellbutrin), but it brought me to a more stable point.
Sad, because previously it had been the happiest and most productive time in my life. Yes, I was suffering from anxiety, which I always have, and struggled a bit from fatigue and ADHD. However, I was working very hard and was at a very successful and lifechanging time at my life due to my efforts. I asked to return to a trial of the medications because I was getting very anxious from my own predispositions, coupled with my lifestyle. It turned into a disaster.
I am able to take Xanax with no problems at all. If I take a large dose due to extreme stress and near panic, I am very tired, but other than that, no complaints. I also find it to have antidepressant effects.
I must metabolism meds quickly. Xanax IR (and yes, I use only brand name now), works for about 3 hours.
My Concerta only seems to last about 4! It's supposed to have 12 hour coverage, but from what I've read, most patients to not get quite 12 hours, but maybe 8-10. Some even do twice a day dosing or supplement with Ritalin IR.
The Concerta dose is probably far too low for me, at 54 mg, so I will discuss this at my next appointment a few days from now. He may even want to try a different med, other than Adderall! I am getting little effect from Concerta, but thankfully no adverse effects, so increasing may be an option, as well as supplement Ritalin IR. But who knows, only time and trial and error will tell.
I don't think I'll bring up the anxiety right now. I'm just going through a short patch where my life turned upside down and trying to fix many things! I'll be OK in no time, if not, it'll be addressed at the next follow-up appointment in a month or two.
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