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Re: Good combination for ADD/depression...

Posted by Paul on August 14, 1999, at 23:57:36

In reply to Re: Good combination for ADD/depression..., posted by Roman on August 14, 1999, at 4:11:08

> Ania,
>
> You might want to give Wellbutrin a shot... it's is apparently more energising antidepressant(works on dopamine reuptake), and helps with ADD too. There is loads of info on the net.
>
>
>
> > > Hi Everyone,
> > >
> > > I've been reading your postings with great interest.
> > >
> > > I'm being treated for depression and not ADD, but I have similar side-effects with my meds as you do. I would like to change from synthetic meds to natural ones, or at least supplement with the alternatives.
> > >
> > > My major side-effects are tiredness, sleepiness, physical fatigue, weight gain, and mental cloudiness.
> > >
> > > I'm taking Effexor XR and was taking Prozac with it. I stopped Prozac yesterday and started 5-HTP, 50 mg twice daily as an AD and an appetite suppressant (but it makes me sleepy!).
> > >
> > > I read somewhere that adding Ritalin to AD's can elevate the tiredness and weight gain.
> > >
> > > Can anyone help me out?
> > >
> > > Ania
> >
> > Hi Ania et. al.,

This idea of prescription meds being "un-natural" or "synthetic" compared to what you get at GNC or WalMart scares the hell out of me. I learned first hand that most, if not all, of these "natural" substances can potentially be just as, or more dangerous than the so-called synthetic meds. Quality control, i.e. knowing what you're getting, is often a questionable proposition. This has simply been my experience, even though I continue to use some supplements. I've never heard of Ritalin inducing fatigue, except for perhaps when its effect wears off. I would think that the Ritalin/or Wellbutrin would both be good alternatives.

I guess I'm just suggesting that you treat these so-called "natural" supplements just as you would the "synthetics". They all have their side effects and can cancel out, or amplify levels/side effects of prescription meds. Thanks for all your info. I'm trying to not come across as an amateur psychopharmacolgist. Just trying to keep others from having the bad experiences I had by treating "naturals" too casually.

Good luck to all of you, and thanks again for your input.


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