Posted by zeugma on January 27, 2005, at 8:16:28
In reply to Re: Ritalin trial ends, posted by alohashirt on January 27, 2005, at 8:08:41
> My experience is ritalin (concerta) caused no effect on blood pressure but Aderall and dexedrine caused big effect.
> Can you treat the BP effects?That sounds bad. I suppose I could treat the BP effects but my pdoc already said to me that he doesn't think that would be a good idea, and I think he had good reason to say that.
>
> If anything, my appetite is greater on Aderall / dexedrine, especially for sweets. (Half a tub of Ben & Jerry whilst working on my PC at 11.00pm when I thought I was having a mouthful.)
> With Concerta I would sometime forget to eat
> but find that staying focused requires food + meds.
>
> Do you exercise? My best days are those that
> begin with early breakfast, then gym, then breakfast #2, then work. Breakfast #2 is the most satisfying meal ever.
>
I could not exercise on ritalin because of the cardiac effects. The slightest exertion and I was seeing stars, getting headaches, etc.> Re: depression - there are many references to Wellbutrin as a unique antidepressant that helps
> some people with ADHD. Is that a possibility?
>I can't take Wellbutrin. It seemed to unhinge my entire nervous system. I couldn't focus my eyes, and I spent my week and a half on the starter pack walking into walls and sitting in dark rooms wearing sunglasses.
> Good luck.thanks.
-z
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