Posted by Katz on January 24, 2001, at 9:22:13
In reply to Re: Reboxetine/Ritilin for Depression?, posted by JohnL on January 24, 2001, at 3:02:13
> I would make two suggestions:
> 1) Continue searching your local area for a doc who will prescribe Ritalin. Certainly one exists. You might have to go to the extreme of calling every one in the yellow pages, but there has to be one somewhere. After all, they prescribe these to our children all the time. I've always felt stimulants have great therapeutic value in psychiatry, but that they are over used in children and under used in adults. Keep calling local docs. There has to be one.
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> 2) Since you are already initiated into the self-directed care arena, Adrafinil and Amisulpride could be excellent choices to try. Based on your comments, both of these will hit the same chemistries invloved that gave you the good effects of Ritalin and Rebox, except from slightly different angles. They're cheap and easy to get, easy to try, few side effects.
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> The reason I mention these is because my history is very much like yours. I found Ritalin very helpful, but I couldn't endure the roller coaster ups and downs. Adrafinil+Amisulpride has provided more long lasting dependable results, but in a slower more gentle fashion, taking a few weeks to work rather than a few hours. In certain cases I think Adraf and Amis are excellent choices, and you seem to fit the description perfectly. While Ritalin hits anhedonia like a nuclear bomb blast, Adraf+Amis hits anhedonia more like the after effects of a nuclear blast. Either way, anhedonia stands little chance of surviving.
> JohnHi John,
Funny, I never expected to hear from you. I have read your post on your Adraf+Amis success story and am quite excited about it and thrilled that it is working out so well for you. Yes, indeed, I did recognize the similarities of our cases. Infact, my first response is to chuck the rebox and start the Adrafinil + Amisulpride. But alas, I must be patient. I have another months supply of Rebox and I'm going to finish the trial with an increased dose. Adraf+Amis is definitely my next course of action.
I will tell you that I have tried Adrafinil by itself, several years ago. At that time I didn't understand how the drug worked and so after the first week as the drug appeared to lose its stimulating effects, I gave up on it not realizing that it takes weeks and even months to acheive the full benefits of this particular stimulant. I am encouraged by all that I have learned by you and others on this board about adrafinil and am really looking forward to trying it again.
I have two questions for you. Is the amisulpride supposed to work on the dopamine system? If so, would deprynel or sinemet work the same way?
Do you think the gaba system plays any part in our seeming similar symptoms?
I look forward to your response. Thanks again for all your advice. Wishing you continued success and happiness,
Katz
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