Posted by Andre Allard on June 6, 2000, at 21:07:16
In reply to someone please please help!!!!!!!, posted by ryan_s on June 6, 2000, at 16:01:38
The reason why the doc did not give you adderall is because it is not used to treat depression. On it's own, Adderal does not have any antidepressant effects at all if any. When combined with another AD, it can be useful. Adderall works right away while ADs take weeks to become effective. The fact that it affected your mood is probably due to Adderall's stimulating effects. You see, Adderall works on a a neurotransmitter called dopamine. Depression is related to alterations in serotonin and norepiniphrine. This is why adderall is not given as an antidepressant because it does little for the neurotransmitters that are affected by depression. Also, adderall is generally not for long term treatment either.
You mentioned that you have tried many ADs. It is very, very rare that twelve medications have had no positive effects on you. Did you give the ADs a full six weeks at a maximum dosage? You should only dismiss an AD after no response has been seen after six weeks/maximum dosage.
I have been on effexor xr off and on over the last year. I am currently on 300 mg/day + trazadon 100mg/night to help me sleep. I have been on many AD as well and effexor has been the best by far. Good luck!
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