Posted by Emme on January 2, 2007, at 9:21:35
In reply to Stimulant + Benzo?, posted by Jimmyboy on January 2, 2007, at 9:12:52
> Was wondering if you could take a stimulant , like Provigil/Adderall/Ritalin and also take a benzo. The only thing that can lift me out of the brain fog is a stimulant, but I get real nervous, fast heart beat, sweaty, and overfocused when I do , so its like trading being a zombie for being a nervous wreck. Could I take a benzo to take the edge off of the stimulant and get a nice clarity without the overstimulation?
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> If so , are there any benzo's that would be better than others- that is , I have Xanax and Klonopin. Which would be better?
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> Thanks,
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> JB
>Yes. I take focalin and sometimes add a little bit of xanax. The key is to find a dose that takes the edge off the jitteriness without making you sleepy. Also, can you take a lower dose of your stimulant to avoid the jitters?
You might also consider a beta blocker. I take a low dose of atenolol with the focalin.
emme
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