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Re: ADULTS W/ ADD AND MEDS THAT WORK

Posted by Sara T on May 30, 2000, at 9:22:47

In reply to Re: ADULTS W/ ADD AND MEDS THAT WORK, posted by Jude on May 30, 2000, at 9:05:13

> > I happened on this thread while looking for information about any possible interactions between Ritalin and St. John's Wort. What I found was a well of needless suffering. Someone lost his wife, while others are struggling as spouses of ADDers.
> > My suggestion for ADDers with spouses, and people who are married or committed to them, is to read the book "Driven to Distraction" by Drs. Ratey and Hallowell (both ADDers themselves). There's a great section on how spouses can help - and be helped - while trying to learn how to live with ADD.
> > I am a 49-y.o. male, taking Ritalin for 1-1/2 years (20-40mg/day in a combination of regular and SR, as needed). I've wrestled with depression most of my life and am finally thinking of doing something about it. Does anyone have experience with Ritalin and St. John's Wort, Zoloft, or Paxil? Any side effects? My neurologist says they're OK, but there's no recommendation like someone who's been there.
> > Be well, all.
>
> Been on Prozac and St John's Wort but I noticed no side-
> effects at all..In fact the St John's Wort gave me diarrhea.
> I don't think it was anything to do with the combo...just
> the effect on me of the St Johns...but I do have a bowel
> complaint so it may not be the same with you.
>
> But it is generally recommended that you do not mix
> them...but I took Prozac and Effexor at the same time
> too in an effort to get of the horrid Effexor and that
> is a definate no no but I did it anyway and it helped
> me to get off the Effexor and alleviate its withdrawals.
>
> I do not have ADD though.
>
> Jude

Antidepressants are often taken in combination with stimulants such as ritalin or adderall, etc.

I am currently taking 150 mg/day Zoloft with 40mg/2 day of Ritalin SR. I am a 46 yo with ADD and Depression/anxiety. It is a good combo at the moment. There are others here who take similar combos.

Sara T.


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