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Posted by Cindylou on August 25, 2001, at 8:44:01
Hello,
Thought I'd post this as a New Thread to see if anyone else had some information here ...
Andrew B. discussed the possibility of adding Memantine to Adderall to help keep Adderall from "pooping out" --
Has anyone out there taken Memantine before? Is it FDA approved yet? I did a small bit of research on the web, and it seems to still be in clinical trials. Also, does anyone know if it is safe to take with Prozac??
Another question -- is Selegiline safe to take with Prozac? Has anyone out there taken this combo? I read conflicting reports in the archives on this issue -- wondering if there are any new experiences, opinions, etc.
Thank you!
-cindy
Posted by Zo on August 26, 2001, at 16:19:39
In reply to Memantine, Selegiline for amphetamine poop out?, posted by Cindylou on August 25, 2001, at 8:44:01
Sorry, I didn't follow your earlier thread, but I was and am concerned and curious because I have not heard of nor experienced a stimulant poopout. Have been on Dex for 3 years, have a friend same with Adderall.
I think I posted before, being on stimulants does not mean every day is fizzing with energy, It just brings the baseline of energy and mental alertness and clarity up to a much higher - and controllable - level. There's lots of reasons why fatigue could continue.
Lemme know if I can help!
Zo
Posted by Cindylou on August 26, 2001, at 18:02:53
In reply to Re: Memantine, Selegiline for amphetamine poop out » Cindylou, posted by Zo on August 26, 2001, at 16:19:39
Hi Zo,
Thanks for your reply ... I had never heard of "amphetamine poop-out" either until this board. A few people said it was common -- Andrew B's response was especially detailed as to how and why it could happen.However, I can definitely understand your point --fatigue does happen for a lot of reasons. The fatigue I experienced was a different kind of fatigue though; like a fuzzy-brained, dizzy exhausted ... I normally experience fatigue with my depression, but this was a bit different.
Anyway, I do appreciate your response. What else do you take for your CFS besides Dex? Or does the Dex do the trick for you?
Thanks again,
-cindy> Sorry, I didn't follow your earlier thread, but I was and am concerned and curious because I have not heard of nor experienced a stimulant poopout. Have been on Dex for 3 years, have a friend same with Adderall.
>
> I think I posted before, being on stimulants does not mean every day is fizzing with energy, It just brings the baseline of energy and mental alertness and clarity up to a much higher - and controllable - level. There's lots of reasons why fatigue could continue.
>
> Lemme know if I can help!
>
> Zo
Posted by jojo on August 27, 2001, at 18:36:51
In reply to Memantine, Selegiline for amphetamine poop out?, posted by Cindylou on August 25, 2001, at 8:44:01
> Hello,
>
> Thought I'd post this as a New Thread to see if anyone else had some information here ...
>
> Andrew B. discussed the possibility of adding Memantine to Adderall to help keep Adderall from "pooping out" --
>
> Has anyone out there taken Memantine before? Is it FDA approved yet? I did a small bit of research on the web, and it seems to still be in clinical trials. Also, does anyone know if it is safe to take with Prozac??
>
> Another question -- is Selegiline safe to take with Prozac? Has anyone out there taken this combo? I read conflicting reports in the archives on this issue -- wondering if there are any new experiences, opinions, etc.
>
> Thank you!
> -cindyMy experience (I also heard it once on NPR)is that
SSRIs, possibly any or them, but at least Prozac
and Celexa, prevent Adderall, Ritalin, or dexedrine
"poop-out".
Posted by Cindylou on August 27, 2001, at 19:31:31
In reply to Re: Memantine, Selegiline for amphetamine poop out?, posted by jojo on August 27, 2001, at 18:36:51
I wonder if my dose of Prozac is too low right now to make a difference? I'm at 10 mg.
> My experience (I also heard it once on NPR)is that
> SSRIs, possibly any or them, but at least Prozac
> and Celexa, prevent Adderall, Ritalin, or dexedrine
> "poop-out".
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