Posted by Viridis on March 21, 2003, at 22:19:52
In reply to Benzos and stims, posted by JackT on March 21, 2003, at 15:54:52
Benzos and stimulants can be a very good combination, as Utopizen said. I take Adderall and Klonopin daily, and Xanax as needed. The sedation etc. from the benzos wore off in a week or two for me, but the Adderall (added later) helps with ADD and also has strong antidepressant effects.
Klonopin and Adderall seem to have a "special synergy" often mentioned by others on this board -- this can be an excellent combo, and I recommend it based on my experiences.
Provigil (modafinil) is helpful for wakefulness/alertness, and I liked it quite a bit. I had no anxiety problems with it, but it just didn't help enough with concentration (which is why I switched to Adderall). It's definitely worth a try, especially in conjunction with benzos.
My pdoc says Provigil can be good for both ADD and depression, but is kind of hit-or-miss -- some people respond very well, others just don't get much benefit. He considers Provigil (and benzos) very safe if used appropriately. He's a little more hesitant with stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin, but prescribes them as he sees appropriate, and is quite comfortable with my use of Adderall together with Klonopin and Xanax, based on my positive response.
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