Posted by michael on January 18, 2000, at 14:52:18
In reply to Re: Followup questions on Adderall for Mandy , posted by Tom on January 17, 2000, at 11:47:45
> > tom, i have not had ANY increased nervousness with adderall. it has actually calmed me a whole lot. it makes me very focused, but i do not feel "drugged" like i did with ritalin or imipramine. it is a really "smooth" drug, if you will. it eases into your system and then eases out of your system, unlike ritalin, which had a tendency to give you a "quick boost" and a super fast drop off. the first week i was on it, i did have a day or 2 that i did not want to go to sleep. that has been the only thing that i can say negative about it. it does honestly seem too good to be true, i know, but it is wonderful. i do not know your personal situation, but as far as adderall and my experiences, i can't say enough good things about it. i am sure that many others can vouch for this same feeling. just ask if you need more questions answered. i am happy to help anyone that is interested.
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> Mandy,
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> Thanks for the response. My problem is mainly depression. I have never been diagnosed with ADHD or had any of the classice symptoms associated with it (unless you count the poor concentration issue associated with depression). Anyway, I noticed one of your earlier posts mentioning that you became depressed on imimpramine. Is depression also an ongoing factor in your diagnosis? If so, did Adderall help with that? Did it lift your mood? I've tried many ADs with little to no response, that I'm curious about the stimulant route. I'm also concerned about the addictive qualities of Adderall (although I already take xanax and can't seem to quit, so you would think I could get over that fear!)
> Thanks again.
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> TomI'm wondering if any of you taking adderall are also taking effexor - and if so, I'm wondering if the adderall has had any effect on sexual side effects of the effexor (e.g. difficulty with orgasm)? Am I correct in assuming that the ritalin/adderall were added for fatigue?
I've read that ritalin can be helpful for that, but adderall sounds like it might be another option?
Thanks for any feedback.
michael
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