Posted by ChicagoKat on January 31, 2013, at 10:17:09
I am back on IR Ritalin, and as usual, when I take a dose I get 2hrs of feeling actually human, followed by about 3hrs of anxiety. In the past, it has always been worth it to have those 2hrs, and I also used to have meds that would help with the anxiety, but they no longer work for me.
And the anxiety is hitting much harder than it used to; it's pretty much unbearable.
I am interested in Prazosin, any advice would be appreciated, but I really hope to hear what Scott has to say.
Scott has suggested I ask my pdoc about Prazosin, and I always forget (blame it on the ect lol) because I do suffer from PTSD as well as depression and anxiety.
What I would like to know is this: do you think Prazosin would also help with this anxiety I get? Do you think taking Prazosin along with Ritalin 3 times a day might be a good combo? When I don't get this crippling anxiety, Ritalin works better than anything else to help my depression.
So I was thinking, maybe Ritalin + Prazosin might be a good combo to fight my depression, my anxiety, my PTSD, and even my hypertension all in one!
My only concern is that my understanding has always been that alpha blockers could potentially worsen depression...is this true? But then, even if so, that effect would most likely be overriden by Ritalin.
Can't wait to hear answers, especially from Scott, if you are available! Thanks so much.
KatOn a steady diet of soda pop and Ritalin
-Green Day
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