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Posted by Laney on February 2, 2013, at 20:05:04
I'm with a new pdoc and he plans to start me on ritalin and thinks this will take care of both?
Thanks for your responses!
Laney
Posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2013, at 23:31:48
In reply to ADD meds for depression? Any experiences?, posted by Laney on February 2, 2013, at 20:05:04
Laney I don't know I don't think I could handle an add med. What about starting with a med like providgil? Phillipa
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on February 3, 2013, at 8:13:01
In reply to ADD meds for depression? Any experiences?, posted by Laney on February 2, 2013, at 20:05:04
I took Dexedrine for a year or so as an AD. I found it somewhat helpful in augmenting my meds and decreasing the extreme fatigue that I got from my other meds. I eventually stopped more due to logistical problems than other things. I moved and new pdoc thought it was a stupid strategy (but he was sorta a stupid pdoc, so take that for what it was worth) and I ran into issues with insurance authorizing it.
Good luck,
EE
Posted by Laney on February 3, 2013, at 12:07:26
In reply to Re: ADD meds for depression? Any experiences?, posted by Emily Elizabeth on February 3, 2013, at 8:13:01
This particular doc is really into ADD/ADHD. He has written a book on it. I guess it's worth a try. What are the downfalls to ADD drugs? Withdrawl, etc.?
He states that if your getting side effects from a particular ADD med, it's not the right one.
Thanks,
Laney
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 3, 2013, at 17:08:06
In reply to Re: ADD meds for depression? Any experiences?, posted by Laney on February 3, 2013, at 12:07:26
I see that you're taking an SSRI Laney, it might be that an ADD med + an SSRI (say Paxil 20mg) would work well for you. I guess all you can do is try it and see
Posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2013, at 21:03:18
In reply to Re: ADD meds for depression? Any experiences?, posted by Laney on February 3, 2013, at 12:07:26
If also anxiety I'd say higher anxiety with add med. If don't have add. Phillipa
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