Posted by MarkG on March 29, 2001, at 15:02:41
Hello,
I have struggled with depression for years (I am 28). I have tried Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, Remeron, and Wellbutrin without a whole lot of success. About 5 weeks ago I started Parnate- I have been feeling less depressed but still having continued difficulties concentrating, organizing, comprehending reading, etc. I noticed for the first two weeks I took Parnate I felt so NORMAL! I was very focused, could get work done, and so everything else seemed to fall in place. Unfortunately this did not last.
I talked with my doc and he said that it sounds like I responded to the amphetamine properties of Parnate and that I might respond favorably to stimulants. After he said this, I looked into the uses for stimulants and discovered that they are commmonly used to treat ADHD. I then discovered that the criteria for ADHD, inattentive type seems to really explain the way I have been and felt since childhood.
I am really wondering if my depression is a result in part to ADD probs? Does anyone have any long-term experience with stimulants with similar kinds of situations/conditions? I am especially interested in the effects of Adderall use long term- decreased efficacy, tolerance build up, side effects, etc.
Other peoples experiences or info re: this would be much appreciated, THANKS!
MarkG
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