Posted by Christ_empowered on February 19, 2014, at 23:07:14
In reply to Methylphenidate(Ritalin) +medical break?, posted by chinaboy on February 19, 2014, at 22:26:27
I think Ritalin is used sometimes for aspects of depression. In older and/or sick people, Ritalin or amphetamine can be used alone, to give them energy.
There's a risk of serotonin syndrome anytime you mix antidepressants or add a stimulant to an antidepressant. There's a baseline risk just from taking an SRI.
That said...18mgs is a low, low dose. I think you'll be fine (clearly, I'm not an MD, much less YOUR MD, so keep that in mind).
Ritalin and amphetamines do, in fact, help anhedonia for some folks. They can also clear up cognitive issues.
Good luck!
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