Posted by Libby on July 10, 2000, at 9:39:20
In reply to ADHD and Effexor, posted by riverrock on July 8, 2000, at 11:11:33
> I have ADD/major depression and did fine with Effexor XR for the depression, but when I went to a slower-paced job, I noticed some pretty severe concentration & motivation problems. Increasing the dose of Effexor made it MUCH worse. My doc tried anti-psychotics, Beta-blockers, and mood stablizers, but nothing worked until I was dignosed with ADD and started Ritalin a little over a week ago.
After being on the Effexor for several months, I noticed it was making me drowsy during the day and that worsened my ADD symptoms. My doc believes this may be evidence that I no longer need to boost my serotonin, so I plan to taper slowly off Effexor and try taking Ritalin alone.
I guess my point is that *for me* Effexor XR didn't work as a long-term ADD med. However, it worked well for quite awhile as an anti-depressant. All things considered, though... I don't think I would want to take Effexor again, mostly because of the nasty withdrawal effects.
If it turns out I need another anti-depressant, I'm asking for Wellbutrin.Good luck with your ADD...
L.
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