Posted by zeugma on September 19, 2004, at 16:42:15
In reply to Re: To SLS » zeugma, posted by SLS on September 19, 2004, at 7:26:31
I remember quite clearly the experience of one poster who added memantine to Adderall. Prior to adding it, it was necessary for him to cycle on and off Adderall every three or four days in order to recapture its stimulant/antidepressant effect. Upon adding memantine, this was no longer necessary. He was able to take Adderall continuously, and described a "smoother" response to it.
That's interesting. My main worry is that I will not be able to sustain therapeutic effects of Ritalin, and it really is *essential* to my proper functioning. I can literally hear the 'noise' in my brain increase when the Ritalin wears off. Or to use a visual analogy, it's like the projector starts to break down and the images on the screen fade out of focus. I will bring up memantine to my pdoc, if not at my next appt. (i don't think I've reached an appropriate dose of Ritalin yet [at 20 mg LA formulation, which lasts about 6 hours, which is not ideal for my work circumstances either]), then at one where my dosage is appropriate: I think that the fear of tolerance is reasonable.
Thanks again, very much, and very glad that you have continued to notice improvements from Cymbalta.
-z
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