Posted by Sulpicia on March 3, 2001, at 20:42:29
In reply to Ritalin?, posted by connie on March 2, 2001, at 23:38:19
> Hi Connie -- While I have to agree with Aurelie's cautions, I would like to add a bit.
Many pdocs in the US are uncomfortable giving pstims for a short course until the med kicks
in because they are afraid of addiction, abuse etc. They also loathe the DEA complications
with the prescriptions. That said, my pdoc, who is amazing, and university faculty etc, does use
stimulants when necessary. For my daughter's severe hypersomnia, rather than letting her stay in
bed until the lamictal kicked in, he gave her adderall for the mornings -- she could have some sort
of life while waiting.If you can convince your pdoc, and if you take it as prescribed and for a short period of time, and
understand the warning signs of abuse or addiction, a stimulant might be an answer for you. It's my
sense tho that most pdocs reserve it for really severe problems with fatigue. You might also consider
adderall rather than ritalin, which wears off more quickly and abruptly, and can produce an unpleasant
and possibly depressing crash. Also be aware that celexa may interact with pstims; I take adderall for
ADD and tofranil for depression -- I had to get off paxil in big hurry when it interacted with the adderall
and made me incredibly depressed. Odds are remote that this will happen to you since med response is so
individual. Just be on the lookout and try and take the smallest possibly dose that is effective. Naturally
you'll have to goof around with the dosage because much of the prescribing info is for kids.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.
S.
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